Senior Welding Inspector III: Lead Quality & Compliance

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Texas seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to serve as the welding quality authority on projects, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and inspectors, and approving WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.

Applicants should have AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years of leadership, strong knowledge of AWS/D1 codes and API 1104, with readiness to audit fabricators, coordinate with engineers, and travel from Sugar Land HQ as needed.

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 reports and calibrate 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

Inspection leadership

Welding quality programs

Auditing fabricators

NDT knowledge

Engineer liaison

Education

AWS SCWI

CWI + 8+ years leadership

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Texas seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to serve as the welding quality authority on projects, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and inspectors, and approving WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.

Applicants should have AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years of leadership, strong knowledge of AWS/D1 codes and API 1104, with readiness to audit fabricators, coordinate with engineers, and travel from Sugar Land HQ as needed.