Certified Welding Inspector - Olean, New York
About The Position
The Certified Welding Inspector oversees the fabrication facility’s quality assurance on behalf of Bureau Veritas’s client and conducts on-site inspections during construction. The role requires significant knowledge of American Welding Society (AWS) codes and demonstrable experience in a similar position. The inspector works with the Project Manager, fabrication shops, contractors, clients, and other third parties to ensure work meets project requirements and client contracts, resolve scheduling issues, and maintain positive working relationships. The position also involves preparing and submitting accurate inspection and billing documentation, sharing information about potential assignments, and managing multiple concurrent assignments while maintaining quality.
Requirements
- Certified Welding Inspector certification from the American Welding Society.
- Significant knowledge of AWS codes and demonstrable experience in a similar position.
- Client-oriented approach and ability to understand and fulfill client needs.
- Detail-oriented approach and dedication to quality control and quality assurance.
- Ability to understand and read complex design and fabrication plans and specifications.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues to the Project Manager, clients, and fabrication facilities.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Proficient use of modern communication and computer equipment, including cell phones, laptop computers, and digital cameras.
- Ability to work remotely from established Bureau Veritas offices.
Nice To Haves
- D1.5 Bridge Inspection experience.
- NDT Level II certification.
- AMPP/NACE Level II certification.
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Lotus Notes.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the Project Manager to determine work-order requirements, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and budget.
- Communicate with the Project Manager, fabrication shops, contractors, and other third parties to resolve scheduling issues.
- Ensure services are performed in accordance with project requirements and the client contract.
- Prepare and process timesheets, billing reports, and inspection reports accurately and by applicable deadlines; submit reports electronically to the Project Manager.
- Communicate information from the fabrication facility about upcoming assignments and potential work for Bureau Veritas.
- Maintain positive relationships among Bureau Veritas, the fabrication facility, and the client.
- Oversee fabrication-facility quality assurance on behalf of the client and conduct on-site inspections during construction.
- Manage multiple simultaneous assignments without sacrificing efficiency or work quality.
- Work collaboratively with clients, field staff, other Bureau Veritas offices, and the wider Bureau Veritas organization.
Benefits
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Up to 4 hours of annual volunteer time off.
- Health and wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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