Senior Welding Inspector Lead: Quality Programs & Audits

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to serve as the welding quality authority across projects. You will write and review welding quality programs, supervise CWIs and Inspectors, and audit fabricators to ensure code compliance.

The role requires AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of welding inspection leadership, with strong knowledge of AWS and ASME/API codes and NDT, and the ability to work with engineers, fabricators, and officials.

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 codes

NDT knowledge

Procedure writing

Engineer liaison

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to serve as the welding quality authority across projects. You will write and review welding quality programs, supervise CWIs and Inspectors, and audit fabricators to ensure code compliance.

The role requires AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of welding inspection leadership, with strong knowledge of AWS and ASME/API codes and NDT, and the ability to work with engineers, fabricators, and officials.