Ability to read and interpret welding symbols and mechanical drawings required.
Responsibilities
Inspect welding bonds on-site for compliance with industry standards.
Review fabrication and field erection drawings for adherence to specifications.
Conduct welder qualification tests and visual weld examinations.
Communicate specifications and qualifications with project managers and other stakeholders.
Complete written reports promptly and accurately.
Enforce safety policies and ensure safe welding practices are followed.
Preferred: Write weld procedures as needed.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and certification.
Collaborative work environment with diverse teams.
Engagement in safety-focused culture.
Potential for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
Pay range: $35-45/hour
Certified welding inspectors are responsible for checking the welding bonds created on a job site. They need extensive knowledge of welding techniques and metal heating, and must also be well versed in safety procedures. Along with in-person inspections, certified welding inspectors also craft reports and inspect welding materials.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
All candidates must possess extensive knowledge of industry standards including AWS D1.1 and ASME as well as being familiar with relevant NDT techniques and their applications.
Candidates must have the ability to read and understand written specifications for work orders.
All candidates must be able to review fabrication and field erection drawings for compliance.
Perform welder qualification tests and visual weld exams.
Must be able to communicate with Project Manager, Fabrication shop, clients, supervisors and other inspectors regarding specifications and qualifications.
All candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be capable of interacting with all levels of personnel on the project.
Must be able to complete written reports in a timely manner.
Enforces company safety policies and ensures safe welding practices are implemented and followed.
Write Weld Procedures - not required, but preferred.
Demonstrate experience performing inspection to AWS D1.1 and ASME
Knowledge and experience with quality/inspection processes such as VT, MT, UT, PT, RT, quality procedures and quality audits.
Knowledge of welding symbols, the ability to read and interpret fabrication mechanical drawings.
Qualified individuals must be able to read and understand company safety policies and programs.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 pounds.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively.
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct investigations.
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver within a refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
