Field-Centric Certified Welding Inspector | Travel-Ready

Thompson Engineering; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our inspection and quality assurance team. This role involves performing welding inspections across diverse construction and industrial projects in the Southeast, with frequent multi-state travel to project sites.

The ideal candidate holds a current AWS CWI certification and a high school diploma or equivalent (associates preferred) with familiarity in welding codes such as AWS D1.1, API 1104, and ASME Section IX.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification issued by the American Welding Society (AWS)
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in welding technology or related field

Responsibilities

• Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications
• Verify compliance with Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
• Confirm welder qualifications and maintain documentation
• Interpret drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications
• Document inspection findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions
• Coordinate and monitor NDT activities as required
• Prepare daily field reports and inspection summaries
• Travel to job sites, including out-of-town/multi-state assignments
• Follow safety policies and quality control procedures
• Communicate with project managers, field staff, contractors, and clients

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in welding technology or related field

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

API 1104 knowledge

ASME Section IX knowledge

Job description

Thompson Engineering is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our inspection and quality assurance team. This role involves performing welding inspections across diverse construction and industrial projects in the Southeast, with frequent multi-state travel to project sites.

The ideal candidate holds a current AWS CWI certification and a high school diploma or equivalent (associates preferred) with familiarity in welding codes such as AWS D1.1, API 1104, and ASME Section IX.