Senior Welding Inspector - SCWI Lead, Quality Programs

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to guide welding quality across projects, writing and reviewing programs, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, and approving weld procedures and qualifications.

The role requires AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years of leadership, strong command of AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, API 1104, and collaboration with engineers, fabricators, and officials. Pay ranges $50–$68/hr with travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and approve welding quality plans and procedures.
• Supervise CWIs and Welding Inspectors across projects.
• Audit fabricators and erectors' welding quality systems; review reports.
• Witness or direct procedure qualification testing.
• Represent the company in welding quality reviews.

Skills

Welding inspection leadership

Inspection program coordination

Code compliance

NDT Level II/III

Education

AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years

Tools

AWS D1.1

D1.5

D1.8

ASME IX

API 1104

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to guide welding quality across projects, writing and reviewing programs, supervising CWIs and Inspectors, and approving weld procedures and qualifications.

The role requires AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years of leadership, strong command of AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, API 1104, and collaboration with engineers, fabricators, and officials. Pay ranges $50–$68/hr with travel.