CWI – Structural Welds Inspector & Compliance Expert

Intertek; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation / PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join the Intertek-PSI team in La Porte, Texas. You will perform visual inspections of structural steel welds on building and pipeline sites and prepare detailed inspection reports for clients.

The role requires an AWS CWI certification, ability to read blueprints, and 2+ years of welding inspection experience. This is a hands-on, field-based position with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tolerances.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of structural steel welds and welded components per specs.
• Inspect welded products for defects such as cracks, porosity, and undercut.
• Plan and conduct inspections to verify quality and conformance to requirements.
• Document inspection findings and prepare client reports.
• Read construction drawings and welding procedures to support projects.
• Assist structural steel fabrication, erection, and related inspections.
• Communicate inspection results and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join the Intertek-PSI team in La Porte, Texas. You will perform visual inspections of structural steel welds on building and pipeline sites and prepare detailed inspection reports for clients.

The role requires an AWS CWI certification, ability to read blueprints, and 2+ years of welding inspection experience. This is a hands-on, field-based position with occasional overtime.