Senior Welding Quality Lead (SCWI/CWI) – Audits & Codes

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, and supervising CWIs and inspectors. You will review procedures, qualifications, and audits, ensuring compliance with industry codes and project requirements.

The role requires AWS SCWI or CWI with extensive leadership, strong code knowledge, and experience in coordinating with engineers, fabricators, and officials.

Qualifications

• AWS SCWI or CWI with 8+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience supervising CWIs and Welding Inspectors across projects.
• Command of AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, API 1104.
• NDT Level II or III in at least one method preferred.
• Experience writing welding quality programs for structural/industrial/pipeline work.
• Strong interaction with engineers, fabricators, and officials; writing clear procedures.

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 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 (AWS)

CWI (8+ yrs)

NDT Level II/III

Code knowledge (D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME X

Tools

NDT methods

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects, writing and reviewing welding quality programs, and supervising CWIs and inspectors. You will review procedures, qualifications, and audits, ensuring compliance with industry codes and project requirements.

The role requires AWS SCWI or CWI with extensive leadership, strong code knowledge, and experience in coordinating with engineers, fabricators, and officials.