Construction Inspector - Welding/Coating

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector- Welding/Coating to oversee inspection activities at federal project sites in Russellville, AL. The role requires extensive welding, coating, and bolting inspection expertise with knowledge of QA processes.

You will monitor quality systems, review change orders, and ensure adherence to safety plans while coordinating with government personnel. Competitive benefits and career growth are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction welding inspections.
• 2+ years in coating inspections and structural bolting inspections.
• AWS CWI certification and related NDT/Coatings credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, inspect, and report on construction projects at federal facilities for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform construction welding inspections related to steel fabrication.
• Conduct coating inspections and assess application methods.
• Perform structural bolting inspections and verify installation methods.
• Provide recommendations to government personnel regarding contract plans and specs.
• Monitor contractor’s quality system and oversee the three-phase inspection process.
• Provide surveillance at sites and assist owner in problem resolution.
• Review and review change orders, modifications, RFIs, and submittals.
• Review contractor’s schedule and ensure QA/safety plans are followed.
• Utilize RMS for project documentation and reporting.

Skills

Welding inspections

Coating inspections

Structural bolting inspections

NDT

RMS familiarity

Education

AWS CWI

NACE Level I

SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector Level 1

ASNT qualification

Tools

RMS

Job description

• Monitor contractor’s schedule.

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