Senior Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) – On-Call

About the Role

HVJ North Texas is seeking an experienced Senior Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI) to support the CME Department on a part-time/on-call basis. This position is intended for an experienced inspector who can work independently, respond to project needs as they arise, communicate effectively with contractors and project personnel, and prepare professional inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of structural welds and welded components.
• Inspect welding activities before, during, and after welding as required by the project.
• Verify weld size, location, profile, quality, and conformance with project requirements.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and applicable welding codes.
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification documentation as applicable.
• Verify that welders are properly qualified for the work being performed.
• Observe joint preparation, fit-up, welding processes, materials, consumables, and workmanship.
• Identify welding discontinuities, defects, or nonconforming work and accurately document inspection findings.
• Verify corrective work and re-inspect repaired welds when required.
• Perform or coordinate applicable nondestructive testing when required and when appropriately qualified.
• Prepare accurate daily field reports, inspection reports, photographs, measurements, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate inspection findings promptly and professionally to project managers, contractors, fabricators, and other appropriate project personnel.
• Maintain organized project and inspection records.
• Follow all project-specific safety requirements and HVJ North Texas safety procedures.
• Travel to construction sites, fabrication facilities, and other project locations throughout the DFW/North Texas area.
• Perform other CME inspection and quality-related duties within the employee's qualifications as assigned.

Requirements

• AWS-CWI certification.
• Experience in performing field and fabrication-shop welding inspections.
• Ability to work independently and respond to project needs as they arise.
• Effective communication skills with contractors and project personnel.
• Proficiency in preparing professional inspection documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable welding codes and standards.
• Ability to travel throughout the DFW/North Texas area.

These responsibilities align with AWS's description of welding inspection work, which includes inspecting completed welds, reviewing WPS and qualifications, conducting visual/NDT inspections, evaluating compliance with applicable standards, and generating inspection reports.