Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / NDT Level II Inspector

Intertek•La Porte, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / NDT Level II Inspector to join its Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in La Porte, Texas. The role is part of Intertek’s Building and Construction division, which provides assurance, testing, inspection, consulting, and certification services to the architectural, engineering, and construction industry. The inspector is responsible for testing and inspecting structural steel during erection at general building and pipeline sites, as well as occasional plant inspections. The position verifies product quality and compliance with project specifications and applicable codes, including AWS D1.1, and supports structural steel fabrication, erection, building, pipeline, and related inspection projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Minimum 2 years of welding inspection and/or NDE inspection experience.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Current ASNT Level II Ultrasonic Testing (UT) certification.
Experience performing UT inspections on structural steel welds and welded components.
Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
Ability to read blueprints and interpret tolerances.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work off-shift schedules and overtime as needed.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Additional Level II NDT certifications, such as MT, PT, or VT.
Structural steel inspection experience.
Technical degree in Welding Technology or a related field.
Construction Materials Testing (CMT) experience.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections of structural steel welds and welded components for compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
Conduct ultrasonic testing (UT) inspections to identify internal weld discontinuities and defects.
Plan and conduct inspections and testing activities to verify product quality and conformance.
Document inspection findings and prepare detailed reports for clients and project teams.
Read and interpret construction drawings, welding procedures, and project specifications.
Support structural steel fabrication, erection, building, pipeline, and related inspection projects.
Evaluate UT inspection results and verify compliance with AWS D1.1 and applicable project requirements.
Communicate significant inspection findings and recommendations to clients, contractors, and project teams.