Welding Quality Lead Inspector (SCWI/CWI)

Construction Material Testing; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects. The role governs welding quality plans, procedures, and qualifications, supervising CWIs and inspectors, and interfacing with engineers and fabricators.

AWS SCWI preferred; CWI with 8+ years of leadership also considered. Pay ranges from $50 to $68 per hour, with travel and varied schedules as projects demand.

Qualifications

• AWS SCWI, or current CWI with 8+ years of welding inspection including supervision of other inspectors
• Command of AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, and API 1104
• NDT Level II or III in at least one method preferred
• Experience writing welding quality programs for structural, industrial, or pipeline work
• Credible with engineers, fabricators, and building officials
• Writes procedures people can follow.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and approve welding quality plans, inspection procedures, and NDT procedures
• Supervise CWIs and Welding Inspectors across projects; review their reports and calibrate their calls
• Approve WPS, PQR, and welder qualification packages
• Witness or direct procedure qualification testing
• Audit fabricators and erectors' welding quality systems; qualify NDT subcontractors
• Resolve disputed indications and repairs with engineers of record
• Represent the company in welding quality reviews

Skills

Welding inspection leadership

Code knowledge (D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME X

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to lead welding quality across projects. The role governs welding quality plans, procedures, and qualifications, supervising CWIs and inspectors, and interfacing with engineers and fabricators.

AWS SCWI preferred; CWI with 8+ years of leadership also considered. Pay ranges from $50 to $68 per hour, with travel and varied schedules as projects demand.