Inspector III - Ultrasonic Testing Level 2

Inspector III

The Inspector III leads inspection activities on large or complex projects. They are highly certified, oversee technical compliance, mentor junior inspectors, and serve as technical liaisons between field operations and project management teams.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex inspections requiring specialized certifications (e.g., structural steel, welding, masonry, or soil compaction).
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior inspectors and new hires.
• Lead quality assurance efforts and ensure documentation meets both company and client requirements.
• Act as a liaison between field operations and project managers or engineers regarding technical issues.
• Identify and troubleshoot potential project risks or compliance issues, escalating when necessary.
• Prepare and review detailed inspection reports and ensure proper data entry into project tracking systems.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations and best practices, maintaining advanced certifications.
• Operate company vehicles and ensure timely documentation of maintenance needs

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; welding certificate or related vocational training.
• 5+ years of progressive inspection or materials testing experience.
• Advanced industry certifications required or preferred (e.g., ACI, ICC, AWS CWI)
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Expert knowledge in interpreting complex blueprints, codes, and standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ultrasonic Testing Level 2 certification required

Travel Requirements:

This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
• The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

EEO Statement:

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here