Structural Steel welding (AWS CWI) and Coatings (AMPP / NACE / SSPC Level II) Inspector

WSP; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Certified Structural Steel Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) and Coatings Inspector (AMPP/NACE/SSPC Level II) to join our field teams in New Mexico, Utah, or Arizona.

This position requires extensive travel across the US and occasionally Canada, with a focus on QA for structural steel fabrication and coatings compliance. The ideal candidate has 9+ years in construction inspection, relevant AWS and coatings certifications, and the stamina for outdoor/indoor field work in varied

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post-education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification Level II
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays when out of town
• Must pass a physical and background check and have a satisfactory driving record per MVR policy

Responsibilities

• QA role in structural steel fabrication activities in the shop and field, including welding inspection, coatings, and material test reports to contract documents.
• Monitor surface preparation, cleanliness, environmental conditions, paint kit mixing, and applications per approved standards.
• Communicate with owners, fabricators, engineers, NDT technicians, and other coating professionals.
• Write daily shop/field reports in digital format and participate in safety meetings

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Decision making

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Certified Structural Steel welding (AWS CWI) and Coatings (AMPP / NACE / SSPC Level II) Inspector to join our team that is based in New Mexico, Utah, or Arizona. This is a technical field position that requires travel to various locations within the US and in some cases to Canada. It is preferred that the candidate also has experience in structural steel and bridge inspections with familiarity with AWS Codes D1.1 and D1.5. The ideal candidate will be available for immediate contract employment followed with an assignment that will continue for the long term. The candidate must be capable of rigorous physical activity.

Your Impact

• In a quality assurance (QA) role
  • structural steel fabrication activities in the shop and the field including but not limited to dimensional checks, welding inspection, NDT, coatings, and material test reports to contract drawings and documents
  • monitoring and measuring: surface preparation, surface cleanliness, environmental conditions, paint kit mixing, and applications for compliance with approved contract documents, standards, and specifications
• Communication and interaction with owners, fabricators, engineers, NDT technicians, and other coating professionals
• Writing daily shop / field reports in digital format
• Participate in WSP safety meetings

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification Level II
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Dependability, honesty, and integrity
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work well independently and with others
• Decision making skills
• Self-starter
• Must be willing to travel as needed, including overnight stays when out of town
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver License
• Sufficient physical stamina to work long hours indoors and outdoors under various field conditions and exposure to traffic, extreme heat, cold, rainfall, and snow
• Climbing, bending, crawling, and working on platforms, lift baskets, in confined spaces, and on uneven terrain
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.
• Must pass a physical and background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metallizing and related inspections
• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication
• ASNT NDT Level II or level III Certification (VT, UT. MT, RT (film interpretation))
• ICC Bolting certification

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