Senior Welding Inspector Lead | SCWI/CWI | Quality & Codes

Construction Material Testing; Montpelier (VT); 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. You will write and review welding quality plans, supervise CWIs and Inspectors, and approve WPS/PQR and welder qualifications, ensuring compliance with codes and project requirements.

You will translate complex weld quality issues into actionable procedures, audit fabricators, and liaise with engineers of record to resolve critical indications.

Qualifications

• AWS SCWI or current CWI with 8+ years of welding inspection including supervision of other inspectors.
• Knowledge 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

Team supervision

Welding codes knowledge

Education

AWS SCWI certification

CWI certification with 8+ years experience

Tools

NDT methods (Level II/III)

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects. You will write and review welding quality plans, supervise CWIs and Inspectors, and approve WPS/PQR and welder qualifications, ensuring compliance with codes and project requirements.

You will translate complex weld quality issues into actionable procedures, audit fabricators, and liaise with engineers of record to resolve critical indications.