Senior CWI - Structural Welding Inspector (Field & Shop)

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to perform visual weld inspections and sign reports relied upon by engineers and building officials. You will witness welder qualification tests, review WPS/PQR, and direct NDT in a dynamic project environment.

Responsibilities include signing inspection reports, reviewing records, and writing repair instructions. The role involves shop and field inspections, with travel as required and potential for career growth within

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.

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to perform visual weld inspections and sign reports relied upon by engineers and building officials. You will witness welder qualification tests, review WPS/PQR, and direct NDT in a dynamic project environment.

Responsibilities include signing inspection reports, reviewing records, and writing repair instructions. The role involves shop and field inspections, with travel as required and potential for career growth within