Senior SCWI Welding Inspector: Quality Leader & Codes Expert

Construction Material Testing; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, reviewing WPS/PQR, and coordinating with engineers of record and building officials on welding matters.

The role requires AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of supervision experience, deep code knowledge, and credentialed NDT as a plus. Travel may be required to project sites and client locations.

Qualifications

• AWS SCWI, or current CWI with 8+ years of welding inspection including supervision of other inspectors.
• Command of AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, and API 1104.
• NDT Level II or III in at least one method preferred.
• Experience writing welding quality programs for structural, industrial, or pipeline work.
• Credible with engineers, fabricators, and building officials.
• Writes procedures people can follow.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and approve welding quality plans, inspection procedures, and NDT procedures.
• Supervise CWIs and Welding Inspectors across projects.
• Review their reports and calibrate their calls.
• Approve WPS, PQR, and welder qualification packages.
• Witness or direct procedure qualification testing.
• Audit fabricators and erectors' welding quality systems.
• qualify NDT subcontractors.
• Resolve disputed indications and repairs with engineers of record.
• Represent the company in welding quality reviews.

Skills

AWS SCWI

CWI with 8+ years leadership

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, reviewing WPS/PQR, and coordinating with engineers of record and building officials on welding matters.

The role requires AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of supervision experience, deep code knowledge, and credentialed NDT as a plus. Travel may be required to project sites and client locations.