Contract CWI Inspector for Turnarounds

Acuren Inspection, Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Acuren is seeking temporary Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) for turnaround, outage and project work across the United States, including Texas sites. This role is part of the U.S. Workforce Deployment Team, with assignments varying in duration and location based on project needs.

Qualified candidates hold an active AWS CWI certification, read welding drawings, and have industrial inspection experience. Travel to customer sites is required, with flexible schedules including overtime, weekends,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of welding inspection experience in industrial, fabrication, construction, or manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, isometric drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection techniques and quality assurance practices.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain customer site access requirements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and client-required drug and alcohol screenings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic inspection reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes, standards, customer specifications, and written procedures.
• Inspect welds, base materials, fabrication, and repairs to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable welding codes.
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Verify material identification, traceability, joint preparation, fit-up, preheat, interpass temperatures, and post-weld activities.
• Monitor welding operations to ensure compliance with approved procedures and quality requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and document welding discontinuities, defects, and nonconformances.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, weld maps, and daily inspection documentation.
• Review fabrication drawings, engineering specifications, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, project managers, welders, and quality personnel to resolve inspection-related issues.
• Witness and document welder qualification testing when required.
• Verify corrective actions and re-inspect repaired welds.
• Ensure compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Support turnaround, outage, maintenance, fabrication, and capital project activities.
• Travel to customer locations as required and work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding inspection techniques

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Acuren is seeking temporary Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) for turnaround, outage and project work across the United States, including Texas sites. This role is part of the U.S. Workforce Deployment Team, with assignments varying in duration and location based on project needs.

Qualified candidates hold an active AWS CWI certification, read welding drawings, and have industrial inspection experience. Travel to customer sites is required, with flexible schedules including overtime, weekends,