Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) - Memphis

xAI•Memphis, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceXSI is seeking a Certified Weld Inspector to support the buildout of its high-performance data centers. This hands-on role inspects welds on industrial piping and structural steel and helps maintain quality on next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure. The inspector works closely with welding, mechanical, structural, and operations teams to verify weld quality from construction through turnover. The position is full-time, onsite, hourly, includes overtime, and requires extensive travel to SpaceXSI data center construction sites.

Requirements

Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXSI data center construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases.
Ability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders and stairs, lift up to 25 lb, stand and walk for a full shift, and wear PPE for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience visually inspecting welded industrial piping and/or structural steel in the field.
Working knowledge of ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1.
Nondestructive testing Level II qualification, in line with ASNT SNT-TC-1A, in visual testing (VT), magnetic particle (MT), liquid penetrant (PT), ultrasonic (UT), or phased array ultrasonic (PAUT).
Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.
Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site.
Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and inspection hold points.
Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows.
OSHA 10 or equivalent training.
Ability to read isometric, spool, structural, and weld-map drawings and record inspection results on a computer.

Responsibilities

Inspect welds in progress and at completion on large-bore industrial piping and structural steel, and accept or reject them against applicable codes, welding procedure specifications (WPS), and drawings.
Interpret AWS, ASME, and project specifications alongside isometric, spool, structural, and arrangement drawings.
Monitor GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW work and confirm it follows qualified welding procedures.
Verify and document welder qualifications before welders are released to work on a package.
Check joint design and preparation, fit-up, cleanliness, tack quality, preheat, interpass temperature, and interpass and final cleaning.
Verify base metal and filler metal against applicable specifications, including control and handling of welding consumables.
Recommend and verify repairs, then visually inspect completed repairs before releasing joints.
Oversee nondestructive examination and required proof or mechanical testing, and confirm fabrication and inspection records are complete.
Record inspection results and communicate findings to construction, welding, and engineering teams.
Review contractor welding and inspection practices onsite.
Follow hot-work, LOTO, PPE, and site rules; immediately report rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts.
Support punch-list and NDE hold points through system turnover.