Welding Inspector II (AWS CWI) – Field & Shop Expert

Construction Material Testing; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Per diem

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to inspect welds to AWS D1.1 and related codes, with authority to accept or reject. You will review WPS/PQRs, witness qualification tests, and direct NDT while signing inspection reports relied on by engineers and the building official.

Responsibilities include inspecting fabrication shops and site erection, managing nonconformance, and providing clear repair instructions.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 2+ years inspecting under it.
• Working command of AWS D1.1 and at least one of D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104.
• ICC structural steel and bolting special inspector certification preferred (sponsored if not held).
• Able to defend a rejection to a fabricator and document it so the retest closes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and sign visual weld inspection with accept/reject authority to the governing code.
• Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
• Witness welder performance qualification tests.
• Direct and interpret nondestructive testing.
• Disposition indications and write repair instructions.
• Inspect fabrication shops and field erection, including high-strength bolting and base plate grouting where certified.
• Write inspection reports and nonconformance reports for the engineer of record and the building official.

Skills

AWS CWI

D1.1 knowledge

D1.5 knowledge

D1.8 knowledge

ICC certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to inspect welds to AWS D1.1 and related codes, with authority to accept or reject. You will review WPS/PQRs, witness qualification tests, and direct NDT while signing inspection reports relied on by engineers and the building official.

Responsibilities include inspecting fabrication shops and site erection, managing nonconformance, and providing clear repair instructions.