Senior Welding Quality Inspector - Code & Audit Leader

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to act as the welding quality authority across projects. You will write and review welding quality programs, supervise CWIs and Inspectors, and approve WPS/PQR and welder qualifications while coordinating with engineers, fabricators, and officials.

The role requires AWS SCWI or CWI with extensive leadership, expert code knowledge, and strong reporting skills.

Qualifications

• AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years welding inspection leadership.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, and API 1104.
• NDT Level II/III in at least one method preferred.
• Experience writing welding quality programs for structural/industrial/pipeline.
• Credible with engineers, fabricators, and building officials.
• Writes procedures that others 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 decisions.
• 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

Welding inspection

Code knowledge

NDT awareness

Education

AWS SCWI or CWI certification

Tools

AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8

ASME IX

API 1104

NDT Level II/III (preferred)

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to act as the welding quality authority across projects. You will write and review welding quality programs, supervise CWIs and Inspectors, and approve WPS/PQR and welder qualifications while coordinating with engineers, fabricators, and officials.

The role requires AWS SCWI or CWI with extensive leadership, expert code knowledge, and strong reporting skills.