Lead Welding Inspector (CWI II) – Field & Shop

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and fabricated welding, inspecting to AWS and ASME/API codes as required. You will sign reports relied upon by engineers and officials.

The role requires a current AWS CWI with 2+ years of inspecting experience; additional ICC certifications are a strong plus and may be sponsored. You will review WPS/PQR, witness qualification tests, and direct NDT in shop and field

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 2+ years inspecting under it.
• Working command of AWS D1.1 and at least one of D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104.
• ICC structural steel and bolting special inspector 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

Visual weld inspection

WPS/PQR review

NDT direction

Welder qualification tests

Report writing

Rejection documentation

Education

AWS CWI certification

ICC structural steel/bolting

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and fabricated welding, inspecting to AWS and ASME/API codes as required. You will sign reports relied upon by engineers and officials.

The role requires a current AWS CWI with 2+ years of inspecting experience; additional ICC certifications are a strong plus and may be sponsored. You will review WPS/PQR, witness qualification tests, and direct NDT in shop and field