CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR -TUCSON, AZ

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas is hiring a Certified Welding Inspector to join our team in Tucson, AZ. The role involves on-site inspections during construction, QA/QC oversight, and collaboration with clients and fabricators to ensure compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate holds an AWS CWI or Senior CWI certification, with preferred NACE/AMPP Level II; travel to sites for 1–2 weeks may be required, and the position supports remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Current/active AWS CWI or Senior CWI required.
• NACE/AMPP Level II preferred.
• Experience with reading complex design/fabrication plans is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Managers to determine scope, deliverables, schedule and budget.
• Communicate with fabrication shops, contractors, BV staff and third parties to resolve issues.
• Maintain timely, accurate reports (timesheets, billing, expense reports, inspection reports).
• Ensure services meet project requirements and client contract terms.
• Travel and lodging arrangements for 1–2 weeks as needed; manage travel expenses.
• Support on-site inspections during construction phase and provide QA/QC oversight.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Multitasking

Team player

Remote work ability

Education

AWS CWI or Senior CWI

NACE/AMPP Level II

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Certified Welding Inspector - Tucson, AZ

Location: Tucson, Arizona, US

Type of contract: Permanent

Posting date: Sep 26, 2026

Job offer reference: 214892

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Tucson

State: Arizona

The CWI is responsible for quality assurance on behalf of Bureau Veritas's client, in addition to on- site inspections during the construction phase. The ideal candidate must demonstrable experience in a similar position.

Requirements

• Communicating with the Project Managers to determine the specific requirements of a given work order, including the scope of work, deliverables, schedule, and budget for a particular assignment
• Communication with the Project Managers, fabrication shops, contractors, BV employees, and other third parties to resolve issues
• Reliable High Speed Internet connection
• Valid Driver’s license, and a clean driving record
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
• Ensure that the services provided are performed in accordance with the project requirements and contract with the client
• Fiscal ability to pay travel expenses for 1-2 weeks in advance. Travel expenses may include, but not limited to: lodging, meals, flights, rental cars, parking, tolls, public transportation, etc.
• Generate, process, and/or respond to the following (included, but not limited to): timesheets, billing reports, expense reports, emails, instant messages, and inspection reports in an expeditious/thorough manner, complying with all applicable deadlines. All reports must be submitted typewritten using Microsoft Word/Adobe Acrobat and must be electronically transmitted to the Project Manager
• Communicate information from the fabrication facility regarding upcoming assignments and potential work that Bureau Veritas could perform
• Maintain a positive relationship between Bureau Veritas, the fabrication facility, and the client
• Ability to work remotely, on-site, and or from established Bureau Veritas offices/work sites
• Client oriented approach with emphasis on understanding and fulfilling the needs of the client;
• Detail oriented with a dedication to the quality control and quality assurance process; ability to understand and read complex design and fabrication plans and specifications;
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with ability to communicate technical issues to the Project Manager, clients, BV Employees, and the fabrication facilities.
• Proficiency with Desktop Computers/Laptops/Tablets and Microsoft Office Applications (including, but not limited to: Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, and MS Calendar) required; along with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and other word processing/document control software as needed
• Ability to multi-task and properly execute multiple simultaneous assignments without sacrificing efficiency or quality of the work;
• Team player willing to work with clients, field staff, other Bureau Veritas offices, and the world wide Bureau Veritas organization
• Use of PPE: Ability to identify situations where additional PPE (outside of standard issue) is required.
• Use of a camera (smartphone) and ability to insert photos into a document for client reports

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the work space to access required areas
• Constantly operates a computer and other productivity equipment, and/or machinery. Included, but not limited to: smartphone, tablet, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, etc.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder, and/or stairs to access required workspace
• Constantly positions self to access elevated or lowered work spaces
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer or at a distance)

Qualifications (Required/Preferred)

• Current/active American Welding Society -Certified Welding Inspector or Senior Certified Welding Inspector (Required)
• Non-Destructive Testing Level II or III (Preferred)
• NACE/AMPP Level II-(Preferred)

Pay: $35-$50 per hour

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