CWI II Welding Inspector - Structural Welds & NDT Lead

Construction Material Testing; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A Certified Welding Inspector II position with Construction Material Testing in Huntington, WV, focuses on inspecting structural steel, pipe, and welded assemblies to AWS and ASME/API standards. You will witness welder qualification tests, review WPS/PQR, and sign reports relied upon by engineers and building officials.

Responsibilities include directing NDT, handling nonconformance, and drafting repair instructions.

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 qualification tests.
• Direct and interpret nondestructive testing; write repair instructions and conformance reports.
• Inspect fabrication shops and field erection; supervise 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

Welding inspection

Code compliance

Documentation

Safety enforcement

Job description

A Certified Welding Inspector II position with Construction Material Testing in Huntington, WV, focuses on inspecting structural steel, pipe, and welded assemblies to AWS and ASME/API standards. You will witness welder qualification tests, review WPS/PQR, and sign reports relied upon by engineers and building officials.

Responsibilities include directing NDT, handling nonconformance, and drafting repair instructions.