Senior Welding Inspector III — Quality & Code Lead

Construction Material Testing; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 194,242,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to serve as the welding quality authority across projects, writing and reviewing programs, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, and approving weld qualifications and procedures. The role interacts with engineers of record, owners, and officials on welding matters.

The ideal candidate has AWS SCWI or a CWI with extensive leadership experience, strong code knowledge, and the ability to write clear welding procedures and QCs.

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

Welding inspection leadership

Code compliance knowledge

Audit and oversight

Education

SCWI or CWI with 8+ years leadership

Tools

AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, API 1104

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to serve as the welding quality authority across projects, writing and reviewing programs, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, and approving weld qualifications and procedures. The role interacts with engineers of record, owners, and officials on welding matters.

The ideal candidate has AWS SCWI or a CWI with extensive leadership experience, strong code knowledge, and the ability to write clear welding procedures and QCs.