Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Intertek • La Porte, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to join its Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in La Porte, Texas. The role involves testing and inspecting structural steel during erection on general building and pipeline sites, as well as occasional plant inspections. The position supports construction assurance, testing, and inspection projects in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry.

The inspector evaluates welds and welded components for compliance with project specifications and applicable codes, documents inspection results, and communicates findings to clients and project teams. The role may require working off shifts and overtime as needed. Intertek describes itself as a global Total Quality Assurance provider, and its Building & Construction team delivers assurance, testing, inspection, certification, and building science services for the built environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record.
• At least 2 years of welding inspection experience.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• 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 shifts and overtime as needed.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• UT Level II Certification.
• Structural steel inspection experience.
• Technical degree in Welding Technology or a related field.
• Additional NDT certifications, such as MT, PT, or VT.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of structural steel welds and welded components for compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Inspect welded products for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, overlap, and other discontinuities.
• Plan and conduct inspection activities to verify quality and conformance to project requirements.
• Document inspection findings and prepare 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.
• Communicate inspection results and recommendations to project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Vacation and sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED