Senior Welding Quality Inspector III (SCWI/CWI)

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects. You will write, review, and approve welding quality plans, inspect procedures, and supervise CWIs and Welding Inspectors on multiple projects.

The role requires AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of documented inspection leadership, with strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, and API 1104. Travel to project sites is expected as needed.

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 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

Welding codes knowledge

Communication with engineers

Quality program development

Education

AWS SCWI

CWI with 8+ years experience

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects. You will write, review, and approve welding quality plans, inspect procedures, and supervise CWIs and Welding Inspectors on multiple projects.

The role requires AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of documented inspection leadership, with strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, and API 1104. Travel to project sites is expected as needed.