CWI Field Quality Inspector – Boilers & Piping

STERLING; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Industrial is seeking a skilled Boiler/Pressure Vessel Inspector to join our field teams. Based in Indiana but serving multi-state clients, you will interpret welding codes, read blueprints, and inspect boilers, pressure vessels, and piping during outages.

Responsibilities include directing boilermakers, coordinating with union crafts and plant personnel, maintaining weld qualification records, and ensuring traceability and quality across outages.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a current CWI certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret AWS, ASME, NBIC codes and apply to field work.
• Read blueprints and welding procedures.
• Inspect boilers, pressure vessels, power piping and structural steel.
• Perform weld tests and update qualification records.
• Direct boilermakers and steamfitters in repair plans and welding.
• Coordinate with union crafts and plant personnel during outages.
• Maintain traceability of welding during outages and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Blueprint reading

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sterling Industrial is seeking a skilled Boiler/Pressure Vessel Inspector to join our field teams. Based in Indiana but serving multi-state clients, you will interpret welding codes, read blueprints, and inspect boilers, pressure vessels, and piping during outages.

Responsibilities include directing boilermakers, coordinating with union crafts and plant personnel, maintaining weld qualification records, and ensuring traceability and quality across outages.