Welding Inspector

Internetwork Expert; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Internetwork Expert seeks a senior welding inspector with extensive experience in bridge construction and seismic retrofit work. The candidate will inspect welding operations, review quality control plans, and verify compliance with contract documents on various infrastructure projects.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years of welding inspection, knowledge of AWS/ASME/API/AWWA codes, and current ICC welding certifications to ensure quality and safety across project sites.

Qualifications

• AWS/ASME/API/AWWA welding codes knowledge required.
• Minimum 10 years inspection experience in welding.
• Current ICC Welding Certificate and ICC High Strength Bolting Certificate.
• Bridge construction or retrofit inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Under direction, inspect welding on bridge construction and retrofit projects.
• Review Welding Quality Control Plans from contractors.
• Perform welding QA inspections and verify contract compliance.
• Review Welding Reports prepared by contractors.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality assurance

Bridge inspection

Code familiarity

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI)

ICC Welding Certificate

ICC High Strength Bolting Certificate

Job description

Current American Welding Society Certification as a Certified Welding Inspector, or Senior Certified Welding Inspector With a minimum of 10 years experience and hold a current International Code Council (ICC) Welding Certificate and an ICC High Strength Bolting Certificate.

a. Familiarity with, and a working knowledge of the welding codes from the American Welding Society (AWS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API), and American Water Works Association (AWWA).

b. Familiarity with Caltrans Standard Specifications and Standard Special Provisions pertaining to welding.

c. Previous inspection or trade experience in inspection or performing welding on bridge construction or bridge seismic retrofit projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

a) Under the oversight and direction of Department Section Heads, Area Supervisors, or consultant Construction Managers Welding Inspectors will be assigned to bridge construction, bridge seismic retrofit, retaining wall, water tank, water line and other projects during and in support of welding operations as needed for quality assurance.

b) Review Welding Quality Control Plans prepared by contractors.

c) Perform welding quality assurance inspection. Such inspection will typically supplement contractor performed quality control inspection required in the Special Provisions. Verify compliance with the requirement of the contract documents.

d) Review Welding Reports prepared by contractors.