Certified Welding Inspector

Universal Engineering Sciences • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) ensures the quality and integrity of welded structures by conducting inspections, verifying compliance with industry standards and project specifications, and collaborating with engineering teams to uphold welding best practices. The role involves job-site inspections, interpreting project documentation, maintaining a motor vehicle, coordinating with field personnel, and following safety protocols.

The position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time. Travel may be scheduled or on short notice and typically involves job sites, field locations, or regional offices, including outdoor or operational environments. The work is primarily outdoors and may involve uneven or rugged terrain, construction and industrial noise, dust, dirt, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather. Company safety protocols and PPE are required during travel and on-site work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a welding certificate program or vocational training.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge of various welding techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing schedules and hours to support business needs.
• Strong time management, mathematics, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 40% of the time, including on short notice.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 pounds up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to use hands and arms frequently for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use sensory and visual capabilities needed for fieldwork, including close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus.

Nice To Haves

• American Welding Society (AWS) or similar welding certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct welding inspections at job sites in a timely manner and submit accurate reports.
• Study and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and manuals to understand project requirements.
• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Partner with fabricators, engineers, and supervisors to ensure project quality and completion according to specifications.
• Communicate current job status and locations to dispatching and/or the field supervisor as required.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to protect oneself and others in the work environment.

What This Job Offers

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