CWI II – Structural Welding Inspector (Field & Shop)

Construction Material Testing; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and fabricated welds in accordance with AWS and ASME/API standards. You will review WPS/PQR, witness welder qualifications, direct NDT, and sign reports relied upon by engineers and building officials.

Your role covers shop and field inspections, including high-strength bolting and base plate grouting where certified, with opportunities for specialty ICC

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 2+ years inspecting under it.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and at least one of D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104.
• ICC structural steel and bolting special inspector certification preferred (sponsored if not held).
• Able to defend a rejection to a fabricator and document it so the retest closes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and sign visual weld inspection with accept/reject authority to the governing code.
• Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
• Witness welder performance qualification tests.
• Direct and interpret nondestructive testing; disposition indications and write repair instructions.
• Inspect fabrication shops and field erection, including high-strength bolting and base plate grouting where certified.
• Write inspection reports and nonconformance reports for the engineer of record and the building official.

Skills

Visual weld inspection

WPS/PQR review

NDT direction

Report writing

Rejection defense

Education

AWS CWI certification

ICC structural steel certifications preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and fabricated welds in accordance with AWS and ASME/API standards. You will review WPS/PQR, witness welder qualifications, direct NDT, and sign reports relied upon by engineers and building officials.

Your role covers shop and field inspections, including high-strength bolting and base plate grouting where certified, with opportunities for specialty ICC