Construction Inspector - Welding/Coating

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company ʺ

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and careerAdv

Supportive collaborative environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector specializing in Welding and Coating inspection for federal facilities.

You will assess workmanship, materials, and methods, perform welding inspections for steel fabrication, and ensure coatings are applied correctly through testing and documentation. Requirements include AWS CWI, NDT qualification, and coatings inspector certification with several years of field inspection experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold AWS CWI and have 5+ years in steel fabrication inspections.
• Qualified in NDT and coatings inspection with training in testing methods.
• Experience with structural bolting inspection per AASHTO guidelines.
• Familiarity with RMS for project surveillance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Observe, inspect, and report on construction at federal facilities for workmanship and materials compliance.
• Perform welding inspections related to steel fabrication.
• Conduct coatings inspection and testing of various systems and applications.
• Inspect structural bolting and verify installation methods.
• Review change orders, RFIs, submittals, and monitor schedules.
• Ensure QA and safety plans are followed; monitor contractor’s QA processes.

Skills

Welding inspection

Coating inspection

Structural bolting inspection

NDT inspection

Education

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

ASNT NDT qualification

NACE Level I / SSPC Coatings Inspector Level 1

AASHTO G4.2 bolting inspection certification

Tools

Resident Management System (RMS)

Job description

Job Title: Construction Inspector- Welding/Coating

Work Location: Russellville, AL

Salary

Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Requirement

Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Duties/Responsibilities

• Observe, inspect, and provide reports on construction projects at federal facilities for compliance with plans and specifications in regard to workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods.
• Perform construction welding inspections relating to steel fabrication.
• Services will required fabrication shop practices including storage, handling, cutting, bending, machining, fit-up, surface prep, welding, bolting, erection and coatings.
• Perform coating inspections and testing of various coating systems and methods of application.
• Perform structural bolting inspections and testing of various bolting methods and installation.
• Provide recommendations or necessary changes to government personnel regarding contract plans and specification relative to all phases of construction.
• Monitor contractor’s quality system and administer the three-phase inspection process.
• Provide surveillance at construction sites and assists owner in problem resolution.
• Deliver and review change orders; modification; RFIs; and submittals.
• Monitor contractor’s schedule.
• Review and ensure QA and safety plans are adhered to by the contractor.
• Utilize Resident Management System (RMS).

Education/Experience

• High School graduate with 5 years of experience with construction welding inspections and 2 years of experience in coating inspections and structural bolting inspections.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector in conformance with AWS QC1 and shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience relating to steel fabrication.
• Nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel shall be qualified to ASNT.
• Coating inspection and must have NACE Level I or higher or SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector Level 1 or higher and shall have received formal training in coating inspections and testing of various coating systems and methods of application. The individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in inspection and testing of coating systems.
• Structural Bolting Inspection experience and must be certified in accordance with AASHTO G4.2 guidelines and have received formal training in structural bolting inspections and testing of various bolting methods and installation is preferred.
• Experience with Three-Phase QC/Inspection process
• Experience preferred EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety Manual
• Experience preferred with Resident Management System (RMS)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify