Certifed Welding Inspector (CWI)

• Perform and document visual weld inspections before, during, and after welding, including fit-up, joint preparation, preheat and interpass temperature, filler metal control, and final weld acceptance against applicable code and specification criteria.
• Verify welding is performed in accordance with qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and that supporting Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) are current, valid, and traceable.
• Review and interpret welding codes and standards, including AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, ASME B31.1/B31.3, and ASME Section III as applicable to the work being performed.
• Coordinate and witness welding hold points and witness points, and review nondestructive examination (NDE) results (PT, MT, UT, RT) in partnership with qualified NDE personnel.
• Maintain weld maps, weld logs, filler material traceability, inspection reports, and welding records to ensure completeness, accuracy, retrievability, and audit readiness.
• Identify, document, and escalate welding nonconformances, and support Quality Engineering with technical input for disposition, repair, and root cause and corrective action.
• Support Supplier Quality with source inspection, review of supplier welding programs, and participation in supplier audits for welded components and assemblies.
• Mentor Quality Inspectors, Technicians, and welding personnel on welding inspection techniques, acceptance criteria, and documentation expectations.
• Support development of welding inspection plans and technical content of Quality Plan Certification Training Syllabi for Operator Verification Certification (OVC), clearly identifying welding verifications that must remain with certified inspectors.
• Analyze welding defect trends and partner with welding and manufacturing engineering to drive prevention-focused improvements in welding process control.

• Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, in good standing, is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of welding inspection or welding quality experience, including 5+ years working as an AWS CWI, within manufacturing, industrial construction, power generation, aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding technical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX, and experience inspecting to ASME B31.1, B31.3, or equivalent piping and pressure codes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, weld maps, specifications, WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation, and controlled procedures.
• Valid vision acuity examination as required to maintain CWI certification.
• Comfortable working within active manufacturing environments including exposure to industrial noise, welding and fabrication-related fumes, and changing operational conditions while following all safety protocols.
• Flexible and willing to support demanding schedules including extended hours, weekends, and travel to Orangeville, Utah when necessary.

• AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) certification.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in welding engineering technology, materials, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting nuclear manufacturing or construction, NQA-1 programs, ASME Section III work, DOE projects, or ASME N-stamp environments.
• ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or Level III certification in one or more NDE methods (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT).
• Experience inspecting welding of stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, and other high-temperature materials, including GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, and orbital or automated welding processes.
• Experience supporting transition of welded products from prototype to sustained production, including first article inspection.
• Experience performing supplier or subcontractor welding program audits.
• Familiarity with nonconformance and CAPA systems, digital inspection records, and welding management software.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up