Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector for a 3-6 month assignment in Texas. The role involves leading welding quality activities and ensuring ASME-compliant fabrication work meets project requirements. This is a W2 contract with a 50-55 hour work week.

Key duties include inspections per ASME codes, reviewing WPSs and PQRs, maintaining quality records, and coordinating with fabrication, production, and client representatives to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification is a must.
• 10+ years of welding inspection or quality experience.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable ASME codes and standards.
• Experience performing visual and final inspections in fabrication/project environments.
• Excellent documentation, reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 50-55 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Performing visual and final weld inspections in accordance with ASME codes.
• Leading project quality activities and supporting day-to-day quality operations.
• Reviewing WPSs, PQRs, and welder qualification records for compliance.
• Inspecting fit-up, dimensions, and weld quality before and after welding.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining inspection reports, NCRs, and quality records.
• Working closely with fabrication, production, and client representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Supporting final documentation packages and project turnover.

Skills

CWI certification

Welding inspection

ASME codes knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

NDE methods knowledge (UT/RT/MT/PT)

Job description

Job Title: Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector

Location: Texas (Project-Based Assignment)

Salary: $50/hour + Per Diem W2 Contract

Day to Day

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector for a 3-6 month assignment. This is a Monday-Friday position requiring approximately 50-55 hours per week.

You will lead project quality activities and ensure welding and fabrication work meets applicable ASME codes and project requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing visual and final weld inspections in accordance with applicable ASME codes


• Leading project quality activities and supporting day-to-day quality operations


• Reviewing WPSs, PQRs, and welder qualification records for compliance


• Inspecting fit-up, dimensions, and weld quality before and after welding


• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining inspection reports, NCRs, and quality records


• Working closely with fabrication, production, and client representatives to resolve quality issues


• Supporting final documentation packages and project turnover

Requirements

• Current AWS CWI certification - required


• 10+ years of welding inspection or quality experience


• Strong working knowledge of applicable ASME codes and standards


• Experience performing visual and final inspections in a fabrication or project environment


• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 50-55 hours per week for the duration of the assignment


• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a Quality Lead or Quality Supervisor


• NDE experience or familiarity with UT, RT, MT, and PT; ASNT Level II is a plus


• Experience working with pressure vessels