Welding Inspector II (AWS CWI) – Structural & NDT Lead

Construction Material Testing; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and fabricated welds, inspecting to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104 as required, witnessing welder qualification tests, and reviewing WPS/PQR documents.

The inspector directs NDT, signs inspection reports relied on by the engineer of record and the building official, and may travel to shop and site locations.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 2+ years inspecting under it.
• Working knowledge 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 for retest.

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

2+ years inspection

D1.1 knowledge

NDT direction

Tools

UT equipment

WPS/PQR review

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and fabricated welds, inspecting to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104 as required, witnessing welder qualification tests, and reviewing WPS/PQR documents.

The inspector directs NDT, signs inspection reports relied on by the engineer of record and the building official, and may travel to shop and site locations.