Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Quality Control Inspector

TDIndustries•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Quality Control Inspector oversees project-specific quality control programs from project kickoff through completion. The role inspects welding activities, materials, piping systems, and mechanical installations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and quality standards. The CWI monitors and documents quality throughout construction, analyzes inspection data, identifies nonconformances, and works with project teams on corrective actions and continuous improvement to support safe, reliable, high-quality project delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
At least 2 years of experience as a Certified Welding Inspector, Quality Inspector, or QA/QC professional in mechanical construction, piping, fabrication, welding, or industrial environments.
Strong knowledge of welding inspection principles, quality systems, and applicable codes and standards, including AWS, ASME, and API.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, isometric drawings, weld symbols, and inspection reports.
Working knowledge of SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
Understanding of NDT/NDE methods, material traceability, and quality documentation requirements.
Experience identifying nonconformances, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital inspection/documentation systems.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently in field and office environments while managing multiple priorities.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Welding Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Current or ability to obtain site-specific owner certifications, as required.
Additional certifications such as ASNT Level II (RT, UT, MT, PT), API 510, API 570, or API 653.
Experience inspecting welded piping systems, structural steel, pressure piping, or mechanical installations.
Experience in commercial mechanical contracting, industrial construction, fabrication, or manufacturing environments.
Experience coordinating or witnessing NDT/NDE activities.

Responsibilities

Perform quality control inspections and quality assurance activities throughout mechanical construction projects, including quality walks, field audits, punch list management, and verification of work against project specifications and drawings.
Conduct visual welding inspections in accordance with AWS, ASME, API, and other applicable codes and standards.
Review welding documentation, including WPSs, PQRs, welder qualifications, weld maps, and weld logs.
Monitor welding operations, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and other approved processes, for compliance with procedures and quality standards.
Coordinate, witness, and document NDT/NDE activities, including RT, UT, MT, and PT testing, as required.
Verify material identification, traceability, heat numbers, receiving records, and quality documentation.
Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and applicable codes to validate installation quality and compliance.
Schedule, coordinate, and witness field testing activities for piping and mechanical systems; document results and resolve quality concerns.
Identify, document, and investigate nonconformances, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions to resolution.
Collect, maintain, and analyze quality metrics and inspection data to identify trends, improve processes, and support project reporting.
Partner with project managers, field leadership, fabrication teams, subcontractors, and clients to resolve quality issues and support project execution.
Support commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities to verify systems meet project, quality, and customer requirements.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives, Lean principles, and best practices that enhance quality, safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Participate in project planning, prefabrication, constructability reviews, and materials management to incorporate quality requirements early in the project lifecycle.