Lead Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Eau Claire (WI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Inspector to oversee welding compliance in projects. This role will involve ensuring proper procedures are followed on-site, maintaining documentation, and engaging in proactive safety measures. Successful candidates will be certified inspectors with a strong background in pipeline construction and welding techniques, eager to contribute to high-quality engineering standards.

Qualifications

CWI certification required with verifiable experience in transmission/process piping.
Must possess NACE or AMPP coatings certification.
Ability to communicate clearly and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain welding procedures and documentation per client specifications.
Plan and organize inspection duties in advance.
Monitor quality of welds and compliance with project-specific environmental requirements.

Skills

Welding techniques

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

NACE Coating Inspection Program Level 1 Certification

AMPP Basic Coatings Inspector Certification

Tools

M.S. Office Suite

Job description

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E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

The Lead Inspector inspects and ensures that proper welding and radiographic procedures are qualified and utilized. In addition, the inspector will maintain appropriate documentation, including MTRs, detailed as-builts, and weld mapping. All activities must be performed per client specification and approved for construction drawings, API-1104, and industry standards. Per diem is offered for this role.

Responsibilities

The duties assigned to the Lead Inspector will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Be familiar with the approved construction drawings and Company specifications.
Understanding the Contract document as it relates to their duties on the project.
Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, positions, consumables, weld preparation, drawing requirements, and maintain a detailed inspector's logbook.
Completing and submitting relevant inspection reports that accurately describe the work performed on the project in a manner such that the welds inspected may subsequently be identified per current standards.
Taking a proactive approach to safety on the job site and reporting safety issues to the Chief Inspector, Construction Manager, and Safety Inspector.
Plan and organize inspection duties in advance.
Assure any design changes or material substitutions are discussed with the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector, and proper Company approval is obtained.
Verify all materials used in the installation comply with Company requirements.
Keep the Chief Inspector aware of any problems, or anticipated friction points, with the project.
Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control, and inspection procedures.
Verify a welding procedure is established and that each welder is qualified for the work they perform.
Monitor the quality of the welds performed per the WPS and client specifications to ensure sound welds are completed.
Assure the repairs made to correct defects in a pipe weld sufficiently corrected the defect, and the weld satisfies the requirements as outlined by the appropriate codes and operator specifications.
Assure all welding materials are of proper type and quality, they have been stored according to manufacturers' specifications, and damaged materials are not used in the pipe welding.
Weld Inspector may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities relating to pipeline construction inspection observation and documentation.
Responsible for tracking all materials used for pipeline construction, including joint numbers, joint lengths, and heat numbers associated with all materials (pipe stock, fittings, etc.).
Ensure compliance with all project-specific environmental requirements.
Inform Chief Inspector immediately of any safety or construction deviations or any problems and anticipated problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through the American Welding Society with documented and verifiable work experience related to transmission/process piping and API-1104.
Position requires a minimum of either the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Coating Inspection Program (CIP) Level 1 Certification or Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Basic Coatings Inspector Certification.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Obtain Operator Qualification (OQ) status as required by the project.

Other Skills/Abilities

Must be able to communicate to other team members and client personnel clearly.
Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports and correspondence.
Skilled with M.S. Office suite.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Construction Sites and Client Right-of-Way (ROW).
Client testing facility (occasionally).
Corporate office (occasionally).
It may require extensive driving to reach job sites and client/E2 offices.
There are frequent ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and hands and arms up in and out of pipeline bell-hole / trench/excavation.
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Lifting objects over 50 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
Possess the ability to perform visual inspection of construction crew quality of work, measuring devices, and assemble fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
Able to perform in both inside and outside environmental conditions in all four seasons throughout the continental United States – extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for more than one hour.
Can work extended and overnight shifts without limitations.

Travel

It may require extensive driving to reach job sites and client/E2 offices.

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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