Field Welding & NDT Inspector (CWI)

ECS Group of Companies; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Memphis seeks an experienced Specialty Technician to conduct field observations, inspections, and testing on construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement.

You will perform testing on structural steel, GPR surveys, material verification, and corrosion surveys while collaborating with senior staff and project managers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• ASNT NDT Level II certification required.
• Two+ additional advanced industry certifications.
• Must lift 40–70 lbs, occasionally 85 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Reliable transportation to job sites (mileage reimbursed).
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• Advanced knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles.
• Expert understanding of heavy construction safety practices.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to work with clients, peers, supervisors.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• NDE calibration ability if focus is NDE.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of construction materials.
• Inspect structural steel and reinforcing steel using various methods.
• Collect data, perform calculations, and prepare documentation.
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors and project managers.
• Receive ECS methodology training and mentor other technicians.

Skills

Field observations

Testing procedures

Data collection & calculations

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Reading engineering plans

MS Office proficiency

NDE/NDT calibration (NDE focus)

Education

ASNT NDT Level II certification

Additional advanced industry certifications (NRC/NICET/WACEL/ACI/IFC/AWS/ASTM)

Tools

GPR equipment

NDE testing equipment

MS Office and electronic devices

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Memphis seeks an experienced Specialty Technician to conduct field observations, inspections, and testing on construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement.

You will perform testing on structural steel, GPR surveys, material verification, and corrosion surveys while collaborating with senior staff and project managers.