Senior Welding Inspector II – Structural & NDT Oversight

Construction Material Testing

Lexington (KY)

On-site

USD 108,886,000 - 149,001,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to perform visual weld inspections and sign off to governing codes at fabrication shops and field erections. You will review WPS/PQR, witness welder qualifications, direct NDT, and produce inspection reports for the engineer of record and the building official. Travel and varied shifts may apply.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to standards in structural welding projects across multiple sites.

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 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.