Construction Inspector - Welding/Coating

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health/dental/vision

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector specializing in welding and coating to observe, inspect, and report on federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, workmanship, materials and methods.

The role requires AWS CWI, NACE/SSPC coatings qualifications, ASNT NDT, and RMS experience, along with QA/safety plan review, change orders, RFIs, and coordination with government personnel.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 5+ years in construction welding inspections.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector per AWS QC1 with minimum 5 years in steel fabrication.
• NACE Level I or higher or SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector Level 1 with at least 2 years in coating inspection/testing.
• ASNT nondestructive testing qualification.
• AASHTO G4.2 knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Three-Phase QC/Inspection process and RMS.

Responsibilities

• Observe, inspect, and report on federal construction projects for compliance with plans, specs, workmanship, materials, and methods.
• Perform welding inspections related to steel fabrication.
• Inspect coatings and testing of coating systems and methods of application.
• Inspect structural bolting methods and installation.
• Provide recommendations to government personnel regarding plans and specs.
• Monitor contractor’s QA/QC systems and three-phase inspection process.
• Review site surveillance and assist owner with problem resolution.
• Review changes, RFIs, and submittals.
• Ensure QA and safety plans are followed by the contractor.

Skills

Welding inspection

Coating inspection

Structural bolting inspection

RMS familiarity

QA/Compliance

Education

High School diploma

AWS CWI

ASNT NDT qualification

NACE/SSPC coatings certification

Tools

RMS

Job description

• Monitor contractor’s schedule.

Job Title: Construction Inspector- Welding/Coating

• Work Location: Pittsburg, PA***

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