Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Travel

ONWARD SEARCH; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

Commuter Benefit.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for a travel-based opportunity supporting heavy industrial projects with a strong focus on quality assurance, welding inspections, and code compliance. The position involves field work at multiple locations and requires active CWI certification.

Responsibilities include inspecting piping and structural welds, reviewing procedures, coordinating nondestructive testing, keeping accurate records, and evaluating subcontractor capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least four years in industrial construction environments.
• Active CWI certification required.
• Knowledge of ASME, AWS, API codes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and quality documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills; field work up to 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect piping, structural steel, welds, vessels, and coatings for code compliance.
• Review welding procedures, qualifications, and related documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee nondestructive testing activities (UT, RT, MT).
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Evaluate subcontractor capabilities to meet quality standards.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality assurance

Documentation

Field work ability

Communication

Education

ASME/AWS/API code knowledge

Job description

Our client is a leading industrial construction company seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for a travel-based opportunity supporting heavy industrial projects with a strong focus on quality assurance, welding inspections, and code compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced CWIs looking to work on challenging projects across multiple locations.

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Travel Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections of piping, structural steel, welds, pressure vessels, and coatings to ensure adherence to project standards and codes.
• Review welding procedures, qualifications, and related documentation for compliance.
• Coordinate and oversee nondestructive testing activities such as ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle testing.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection reports, test results, and quality documentation.
• Evaluate subcontractor capabilities and ensure quality standards are met throughout project execution.

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Travel Qualifications:

• At least four years of experience in industrial construction environments.
• Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Knowledge of industry codes such as ASME, AWS, API, and others.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Ability to work effectively in a field setting, with physical ability to lift materials, navigate active sites, and work shifts up to 12 hours.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.