Welding Inspection Lead — Quality, Safety & ISMS

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks a Welding Inspection Supervisor to lead the WI Department, coordinate welding inspections, and oversee rod rooms and QC procedures in maintenance, construction, and fabrication activities.

The role requires AWS CWI certification or equivalent, extensive NDT exposure, and experience with ASME/AWS codes, safety regulations, and ISMS/ISSM standards. DOE/NNSA interfaces and security clearances are involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as an AWS CWI or equivalent welding inspection background.
• DOE O 426.2A requirements familiarity or ability to obtain DOE clearance.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, ASME BPVC, ASME piping codes, and NDT methods.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination across teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, coordinate, and perform activities within the Welding Inspection (WI) Department.
• Oversee inspection of all welding activities at Y-12 (Maintenance and Construction).
• Maintain three Rod Rooms serving as hold/issue points for welding rods.
• Serve as SME on WI procedures and activities.
• Coordinate dye penetrant operations and related welding fabrication inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Welding inspection expertise

Nondestructive testing knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

DOE O 426.2A compliance knowledge

AWS CWI certification (preferred)

Tools

AWS/ASME welding codes

ASNT SNT TC 1A Level II in VT/PT (preferred)

Job description

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks a Welding Inspection Supervisor to lead the WI Department, coordinate welding inspections, and oversee rod rooms and QC procedures in maintenance, construction, and fabrication activities.

The role requires AWS CWI certification or equivalent, extensive NDT exposure, and experience with ASME/AWS codes, safety regulations, and ISMS/ISSM standards. DOE/NNSA interfaces and security clearances are involved.