Field CWI & Welding QA Lead

Kiwa PPI; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Kiwa PPI is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to lead on-site vendor surveillance and quality assurance for a major Water Treatment Package project in Chanhassen, MN. The contractor will verify welding, fabrication, and equipment assembly against engineering specs and quality plans.

The role requires 5+ years in QA/QC inspection within relevant sectors, strong communication skills, and the ability to work 2–3 days per week on a 6–12 month tempo, 1099 independent contractor

Qualifications

• Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential (AWS CWI or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC inspection experience in industrial or midstream sectors.
• Experience inspecting water treatment equipment, structural welding, and piping systems.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; reporting proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor surveillance and field QA/QC Activities for the Water Treatment Package.
• Witness, inspect, and verify welding, fabrication, and equipment assembly per specs and codes.
• Manage hold points per ITPs and document NCRs and surveillance findings.
• Maintain clear communications with client reps, vendors, and site teams.
• Adhere to HSSE guidelines and PPE standards on site.

Skills

CWI credential

QA/QC inspection

Welding inspection

Field surveillance

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kiwa PPI is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to lead on-site vendor surveillance and quality assurance for a major Water Treatment Package project in Chanhassen, MN. The contractor will verify welding, fabrication, and equipment assembly against engineering specs and quality plans.

The role requires 5+ years in QA/QC inspection within relevant sectors, strong communication skills, and the ability to work 2–3 days per week on a 6–12 month tempo, 1099 independent contractor