Senior Welding Inspector III — Quality Leader & Auditor

Construction Material Testing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to act as the welding quality authority on projects. You will write and review welding quality programs, supervise CWIs and inspectors, and approve essential welding documentation across multiple sites.

The role demands leadership, code expertise (D1.1/1.5/1.8, ASME IX, API 1104), and strong collaboration with engineers, fabricators, and officials; significant travel may occur.

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

Inspection leadership

Welding quality program writing

Fabricator auditing

NDT procedures

Team supervision

Education

AWS SCWI

CWI with 8+ years

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to act as the welding quality authority on projects. You will write and review welding quality programs, supervise CWIs and inspectors, and approve essential welding documentation across multiple sites.

The role demands leadership, code expertise (D1.1/1.5/1.8, ASME IX, API 1104), and strong collaboration with engineers, fabricators, and officials; significant travel may occur.