Senior Welding Inspector III — Quality Programs Leader

Construction Material Testing; Morgantown (WV); 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 plans, reviewing procedures, and supervising CWIs and inspectors. You will approve WPS/PQR, witness qualification testing, and audit fabricators while coordinating with engineers and officials.

The role demands strong code knowledge and leadership. The position offers exposure to diverse industrial work, with travel between sites; pay ranges from $50 to $68 per hour

Qualifications

• AWS SCWI, or CWI with 8+ years in welding inspection and supervision
• Strong command of 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 and 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
• Represent the company in welding quality reviews

Skills

Inspection leadership

Code compliance

NDT level II/III

Quality plan writing

Education

SCWI or CWI with 8+ years

Tools

D1.1/D1.5/D1.8

ASME IX

API 1104

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects, writing plans, reviewing procedures, and supervising CWIs and inspectors. You will approve WPS/PQR, witness qualification testing, and audit fabricators while coordinating with engineers and officials.

The role demands strong code knowledge and leadership. The position offers exposure to diverse industrial work, with travel between sites; pay ranges from $50 to $68 per hour