Welding Inspector II: Structural Steel & NDT Lead

Construction Material Testing

Lowell (MA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and fabricated-assembly welding. You will inspect to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104 as required, witness qualification tests, review WPS/PQR, and sign reports relied upon by the engineer of record and building official.

The role requires a current AWS CWI and 2+ years inspecting under it; ICC steel and bolting certification is a strong plus and

Qualifications

Current AWS 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.