Senior Welding Inspector & Quality Lead (SCWI)

Construction Material Testing; Carmel (IN); 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 on multi-project scopes, writing and reviewing welding quality plans, supervising CWIs, and interfacing with engineers of record and owners.

The ideal candidate holds AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years of inspection leadership, extensive code knowledge, and experience auditing fabricators; the role demands strong communication and decision-making under project schedules.

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.

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

SCWI

CWI leadership

D1.1/D1.5/D1.8 knowledge

ASME IX

API 1104

NDT Level II/III

Quality programs writing

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality on multi-project scopes, writing and reviewing welding quality plans, supervising CWIs, and interfacing with engineers of record and owners.

The ideal candidate holds AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years of inspection leadership, extensive code knowledge, and experience auditing fabricators; the role demands strong communication and decision-making under project schedules.