Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Intertek•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join its Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in La Porte, Texas. The role involves testing and inspecting structural steel during erection at general building and pipeline sites, as well as occasional plant inspections. Intertek-PSI provides construction assurance, testing, and inspection services in civil and commercial construction, including construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. The CWI inspects structural steel welds and welded components for compliance with project specifications and applicable codes. The position supports fabrication, erection, building, pipeline, and related inspection projects, and requires documenting findings, preparing reports, and communicating results to project stakeholders. The role may require working off shifts and overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and reliable driving record.
Minimum 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 (MT, PT, 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, including 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.