Senior Welding Inspector III (SCWI) — Quality Programs Lead

Construction Material Testing; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, and coordinating with engineers of record, owners, and building officials.

The role requires AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years of leadership, deep code knowledge, and clear procedures. Travel and varied schedules are common, with competitive pay and advancement paths.

Qualifications

• AWS SCWI, or CWI with 8+ years of welding inspection including supervision.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, and API 1104.
• Experience writing welding quality programs for structural, industrial, or pipeline work.
• Credible with engineers, fabricators, and building officials.

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

Code knowledge

Leadership of inspectors

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, and coordinating with engineers of record, owners, and building officials.

The role requires AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years of leadership, deep code knowledge, and clear procedures. Travel and varied schedules are common, with competitive pay and advancement paths.