Welding Inspector II (AWS CWI) - Field & Shop Lead

Construction Material Testing; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to oversee acceptance/rejection of structural welds per project codes. You will review WPS/PQR and qualification records, witness welder tests, and direct NDT while signing inspection reports relied on by engineers and building officials.

You’ll inspect fabrication shops and field erection, including high-strength bolting, write nonconformance reports, and coordinate with the engineer of record. Travel to sites is expected.

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

Welding inspection

NDT

WPS review

PQR review

UT

MT

Tools

UT (Ultrasonic Testing)

MT (Magnetic Testing)

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to oversee acceptance/rejection of structural welds per project codes. You will review WPS/PQR and qualification records, witness welder tests, and direct NDT while signing inspection reports relied on by engineers and building officials.

You’ll inspect fabrication shops and field erection, including high-strength bolting, write nonconformance reports, and coordinate with the engineer of record. Travel to sites is expected.