Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Responsibilities

• Perform observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of various construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement.
• Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of other senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Inspect structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards for documentation and compliance.
• Conduct routine observations of structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards for documentation and compliance.
• Test may include ground penetrating radar (GPR) structural surveys, material verification, and corrosion surveys.
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections.
• Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required.
• Maintain organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as applicable.
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers, keeping the team informed of changing site conditions and requested additional testing.
• Attend project meetings as requested.
• Inform project team of test results and share technical advice to provide resolution of issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have ASNT NDT Level II certification(s) and at least 2 additional advanced industry certifications from industry authorities such as NRC, NICET, WACEL, ACI, IFC, AWS, ASNT, ASTM (other authorities considered at ECS discretion).
• Current pursuit of or ability to obtain maximal certifications in the above categories.
• Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Advanced working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards with expertise in your area of certification.
• Expert understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform work at heights.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
• High-level ability to read and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• If your focus is NDE testing, you should have the ability to calibrate NDE equipment.

Required Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications": E-4/E-5 ECS Group of Companies (ECS).

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Specialty Technician to join our Dallas team and advance in a dynamic work environment. You'll work on a variety of complex projects performing field observations and inspections, and may also work with steel performing destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) or non-destructive examination (NDE).

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have ASNT NDT Level II certification(s) and at least 2 additional advanced industry certifications from industry authorities such as NRC, NICET, WACEL, ACI, IFC, AWS, ASNT, ASTM (other authorities considered at ECS discretion).
• Current pursuit of or ability to obtain maximal certifications in the above categories.
• Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Advanced working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards with expertise in your area of certification.
• Expert understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform work at heights.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
• High-level ability to read and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• If your focus is NDE testing, you should have the ability to calibrate NDE equipment.

For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.