Senior SCWI | Welding Quality Leader & Code Compliance

Construction Material Testing; Athens (GA); 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, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and Welding Inspectors, and coordinating with engineers and fabricators on welding matters.

The role emphasizes oversight of WPS/PQR approvals, procedure qualification tests, fabricator audits, and expert input on welding documentation and codes.

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

SCWI

CWI 8+ years

Code knowledge D1.1/D1.5/D1.8

ASME IX

API 1104

NDT Level II/III (preferred)

Welding quality program writing

engineers/fabricators liaison

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and Welding Inspectors, and coordinating with engineers and fabricators on welding matters.

The role emphasizes oversight of WPS/PQR approvals, procedure qualification tests, fabricator audits, and expert input on welding documentation and codes.