Senior CWI: Nuclear Welding & Quality Assurance Leader

SST Direct; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake

Medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Onsite meals

PPE stipend

Career growth

Job summary

Valar Atomics in Torrance, CA seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) to lead weld inspection activities across code-conformant projects. The role requires deep experience with welding codes, documentation, and QA collaboration.

You will review WPS/PQR/WPQ, coordinate NDE, maintain weld records, and mentor junior inspectors while supporting QA with root-cause analyses and continuous improvement in welding processes.

Qualifications

• Must hold AWS CWI certification in good standing.
• 8+ years welding inspection or welding quality experience in demanding environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME IX; experience with ASME B31.1/B31.3 or equivalent piping codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document visual weld inspections before, during, and after welding.
• Verify compliance with WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation.
• Review welding codes and standards applicable to the work.
• Coordinate and witness welding hold points and review NDE results.
• Maintain weld maps, logs, traceability and audit-ready records.
• Identify nonconformances and support QA with disposition and corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality and participate in supplier welding program audits.
• Mentor inspectors and welding personnel on inspection techniques and documentation.
• Develop welding inspection plans and QA training syllabi.

Skills

AWS CWI

Welding inspection

ASME D1.1

ASME IX

NDE methods

Welding symbols

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in welding engineering technology

Job description

Valar Atomics in Torrance, CA seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) to lead weld inspection activities across code-conformant projects. The role requires deep experience with welding codes, documentation, and QA collaboration.

You will review WPS/PQR/WPQ, coordinate NDE, maintain weld records, and mentor junior inspectors while supporting QA with root-cause analyses and continuous improvement in welding processes.