Field & Shop Welding Inspector (AWS CWI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and welded assemblies, inspecting to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104 as required, witnessing welder tests, and reviewing WPS/PQR documents.

Current AWS CWI with 2+ years of inspection experience is required; ICC structural steel and bolting certification is a strong plus and sponsorship may be offered.

Qualifications

• Current AWS 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 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

Welding inspection

NDT oversight

Documentation

Code interpretation

Education

AWS CWI certification

ICC structural steel certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and welded assemblies, inspecting to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104 as required, witnessing welder tests, and reviewing WPS/PQR documents.

Current AWS CWI with 2+ years of inspection experience is required; ICC structural steel and bolting certification is a strong plus and sponsorship may be offered.