Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) / Seasoned CWI

Qualo; Michigan; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Qualoco – The Quality Solutions Company – seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) or seasoned CWI with 10+ years of pressure vessel and tank fabrication experience in Midland, MI. The role demands deep knowledge of ASME VIII/IX, B31.3, API 650/653, and strong leadership on complex projects.

You'll oversee advanced inspections, review WPS/PQR, coordinate NDT, and mentor junior QC staff while ensuring compliance with project specs and quality manuals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on QC inspection in heavy steel and pressure vessels.
• Active AWS SCWI or senior CWI with high-level experience.
• Deep knowledge of ASME Sections V, VIII, IX; B31.3; API 650/653.
• ASNT Level II/III in PT, MT, RT, UT preferred.
• Ability to read complex fabrication drawings and welding symbols.

Responsabilités

• Perform in-process and final inspections of pressure vessels and tanks against specs.
• Review WPS, PQR, and WPQ for compliance.
• Coordinate and oversee NDT activities per ASNT standards.
• Prepare inspection records, NCRs, and reports.
• Mentor junior QC inspectors on codes and best practices.
• Lead inspection teams on complex fabrication projects.

Connaissances

Inspection leadership

ASME knowledge

NDT coordination

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formation

AWS SCWI certification

Senior CWI experience

Description du poste

Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) / Seasoned CWI

Midland, United States | Posted on 09/29/2026

Qualoco – The Quality Solutions Company – delivers comprehensive industrial services spanning QHSES consulting, management, training, inspection, testing, assurance, program development, and staffing. We also support fabrication and construction operations with skilled personnel and technical expertise. Guided by a commitment to excellence and innovation, we help clients optimize performance, ensure compliance, and uphold the highest standards of safety.

Job Description

We are seeking an authoritative and highly experienced Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) or Seasoned CWI with 10+ years of dedicated experience in pressure vessel and tank fabrication. This senior-level role requires an uncompromising commitment to quality and a profound understanding of applicable codes (including ASME Section VIII, Section IX, Section V, B31.3, and API 650/653). The ideal candidate will provide expert technical oversight on complex fabrication projects, lead inspection operations, and ensure absolute compliance with all project specifications, integrated quality manuals, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform and oversee advanced in-process and final inspections of pressure vessels and storage tanks, ensuring strict conformance with engineering drawings, project specifications, and applicable codes.

Conduct comprehensive layout, fit-up, and dimensional inspections of shell courses, heads, nozzles, internals, and support structures using precision measurement instruments.

Review, approve, and verify compliance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).

Provide expert-level interpretation and application of requirements from ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, API 650, API 653, and customer-specific process specifications.

Coordinate and oversee advanced Nondestructive Testing (NDT) activities, reviewing and validating RT, UT, MT, and PT results in alignment with ASNT standards.

Identify, document, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), working directly with project engineers, third-party inspectors, and fabrication teams to develop and implement corrective actions.

Review and approve traveler documents, weld maps, inspection/test plans (ITPs), and final documentation turnover packages prior to pressure testing and delivery.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior QC inspectors and fabrication staff on best practices, code interpretation, and defect prevention.

Requirements

• Perform in-process and final inspections of pressure vessels, ensuring conformance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes.
• Layout and dimensional inspection of shell courses, heads, nozzles, internals, and support structures using appropriate precision measurement tools.
• Conduct fit-up inspections, ensuring proper joint preparation, alignment, and compliance with WPSs.
• Review and verify weld maps, traveler documents, and inspection/test plans (ITPs).
• Understand and verify compliance with welding processes, WPS/PQR requirements, and welder qualifications.
• Monitor welding activities, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and procedural specifications.
• Interface with project managers, engineers, and third-party inspectors to resolve quality issues.
• Interpret and apply requirements from applicable codes and standards such as ASME Section VIII, IX, B31.3, API 650, or customer-specific specifications.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection records, NCRs, and reports.
• Assist in NDT coordination and review of NDT results (PT, MT, RT, UT) as required.
• Support final documentation turnover and pressure testing activities.

Qualifications:

Experience: 10+ years of dedicated, hands-on QC inspection experience specifically in heavy steel, pressure vessel, and tank fabrication environments.

Certifications: Active AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) certification, or a highly seasoned CWI with commensurate high-level experience.

Code Expertise: Deep, working knowledge of ASME (Sections V, VIII, IX), B31.3, and API standards (650, 653).

NDT Proficiency: Advanced understanding of NDT methodologies. Current or former ASNT Level II or Level III certifications in multiple methods (PT, MT, RT, UT) are highly preferred but not required.

Technical Skills: Exceptional proficiency in reading complex fabrication drawings, isometrics, and welding symbols, with a strict understanding of material traceability, MTRs, and heat number control.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities, authoritative communication skills, and the capacity to enforce quality management system architecture effectively on the shop floor.

Initial 3-to-6-month contract with the potential for direct permanent placement.