Senior Welding Inspector – Quality Programs Lead (SCWI)

Construction Material Testing; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 194,242,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III in Texas. The role serves as the welding quality authority across projects, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, and approving procedures and qualifications.

The ideal candidate has AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of leadership, with strong command of AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, API 1104, and preferred NDT Level II/III. Travel and per diem are part of the assignment.

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 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.

Skills

Welding inspection leadership

Code knowledge

Auditing fabricators

Education

AWS SCWI

CWI with 8+ years

Tools

NDT Level II or III

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III in Texas. The role serves as the welding quality authority across projects, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, and approving procedures and qualifications.

The ideal candidate has AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of leadership, with strong command of AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, API 1104, and preferred NDT Level II/III. Travel and per diem are part of the assignment.