Senior Welding Inspector & Quality Program Lead (SCWI)

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality programs across projects. You will supervise CWIs and Welding Inspectors, review reports, and approve WPS, PQR, and welder qualification packages, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements.

You will witness or direct procedure qualification testing, audit fabricators’ welding quality systems, and qualify NDT subcontractors. Collaboration with engineers and building officials is essential.

Qualifications

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

Supervision

Welding inspection

Quality programs

Auditing

Technical reporting

Education

AWS SCWI

CWI with 8+ years experience

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality programs across projects. You will supervise CWIs and Welding Inspectors, review reports, and approve WPS, PQR, and welder qualification packages, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements.

You will witness or direct procedure qualification testing, audit fabricators’ welding quality systems, and qualify NDT subcontractors. Collaboration with engineers and building officials is essential.