Construction Inspector - Welding/Coating

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

retirement match

Paid time off

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector- Welding/Coating to oversee federal projects in Russellville, AL. duties include welding, coating and bolting inspections, with QA oversight and change-order reviews.

The ideal candidate holds AWS CWI, NACE/ SSPC coatings certs, ASNT NDT qualifications and EM 385-1-1 safety familiarity; RMS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5 years of construction welding inspection experience.
• AWS CWI certification with 5+ years in steel fabrication.
• ASNT qualification for nondestructive testing.
• NACE Level I or SSPC Level I coating inspection with 2+ years testing coatings.
• Structural bolting inspection certification (AASHTO G4.2 preferred).
• Experience with Three-Phase QC/Inspection process.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety Manual.
• Experience with RMS.

Responsibilities

• Observe, inspect, and report on federal facility construction for compliance with plans and specs.
• Perform welding inspections related to steel fabrication.
• Cover shop practices including cutting, bending, machining, fit-up, surface prep, welding, bolting and coatings.
• Perform coating inspections and testing of various coating systems.
• Perform structural bolting inspections and testing of bolting methods.
• Review plans and advise government personnel on necessary changes.
• Monitor contractor’s quality system and three-phase inspection process.
• Provide surveillance at sites and assist owner with problem resolution.
• Review and review change orders, modifications, RFIs and submittals.
• Monitor contractor schedule.
• Review QA and safety plans adherence.
• Use Resident Management System (RMS).

Skills

AWS CWI

Coating inspection

NDT

Bolting inspection

RMS

QC process

EM 385-1-1

Education

High School diploma

AWS CWI certification

ASNT NDT qualification

NACE/ SSPC Level I

Tools

RMS system

Testing methods

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