Certified Welding Inspector

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General Expectations:

• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification.
• Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement.
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and vendors.
• Treat your co-workers and clients with respect.
• Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency.
• Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable.
• Complete other duties as required/assigned.
• Constantly seek to enhance/improve the company and its teammates.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect welded joints, materials, and workmanship for compliance with applicable codes (e.g., AWS, ASME, API, ISO).
• Verify welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications (WPQ).
• Perform visual inspections before, during, and after welding operations.
• Monitor welding processes, parameters, and techniques to ensure adherence to approved procedures.
• Review drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine inspection requirements.
• Identify nonconformances, document inspection results, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with welders, supervisors, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection reports, logs, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company quality standards.
• Support audits, client inspections, and regulatory inspections as required.

Requirements:

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical degree preferred).
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW).
• Thorough understanding of welding symbols, codes, and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with inspection tools (gauges, measuring devices, visual aids).
• Travel and overnight stays.
• Legally able to work in the US.
• Valid Driver's License.