Construction Inspector - Welding/Coating

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career 1

Job summary

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks a Construction Inspector for Welding/Coating to observe, inspect, and report on federal construction projects, focusing on workmanship, materials, and installation.

The role requires AWS CWI with 5+ years in steel fabrication, NDT qualification per ASNT, and coating certifications (NACE/SSPC Level I). Strong QA, safety, and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with 5 years of welding inspection experience and 2 years in coating and bolting inspections.
• AWS CWI certification per QC1 with 5+ years in steel fabrication.
• NDT qualification per ASNT standards.
• Coating inspection certifications: NACE Level I or SSPC Level 1 with at least 2 years in coating testing.
• Structural bolting inspection certification per AASHTO G4.2 preferred.
• Experience with Three-Phase QC/Inspection process and EM 385-1-1 safety familiarity.
• RMS familiarity and USACE project exposure preferred.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Observe, inspect, and report on federal construction projects for workmanship, materials, installation, and methods.
• Perform welding inspections related to steel fabrication.
• Include shop practices: 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.
• Conduct structural bolting inspections and test various bolting methods and installations.
• Provide recommendations to government personnel regarding contract plans and specifications.
• Monitor contractor’s quality system and administer the three-phase inspection process.
• Provide surveillance at construction sites and assist owner in problem resolution.
• Deliver and review change orders; modifications; RFIs; and submittals.
• Review QA and safety plans to ensure contractor adherence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Communication

Education

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (QC1)

NACE Level I or SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector Level 1

ASNT NDT qualification

AASHTO G4.2 structural bolting inspections

High School diploma

Job description

Position:Construction Inspector - Welding/Coating

Location: Nashville, TN

Job Id:68183

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Construction Inspector- Welding/Coating

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.
• Review and ensure QA and safety plans are adhered to by the contractor.

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)
• 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