Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Cogent Talent Solutions•Corpus Christi, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team in Corpus Christi, Texas. The CWI will play a critical role in supporting welder performance qualification testing, welding procedure development, code compliance, and quality assurance for clients in industrial, manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemical, pipeline, and related welding environments.

Requirements

Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
Minimum 3–5 years of welding inspection, fabrication, or QA/QC experience in industrial, manufacturing, structural steel, oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy equipment environments.
Strong knowledge of ASME Sec. IX, API 1104, & AWS D1.1 and related welding codes/specifications.
Ability to read and interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welding symbols, and Engineering drawings and blueprints.
Familiarity with FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and other common welding processes.
Experience with fabrication inspections, weld fit-up verification, and dimensional inspections.
Knowledge of QA/QC documentation practices and inspection reporting.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, PDFs, email, and digital inspection reporting systems.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate welder performance qualifications testing to ASME/AWS/API code.
Perform visual inspections of welds, materials, in accordance with AWS, ASME, API, and customer specifications.
Conduct pre-weld, in-process, and post-weld inspections.
Review and interpret WPS/PQR/WPQR documentation, and quality specifications.
Monitor welding operations to ensure compliance with approved welding procedures and quality standards.
Identify non-conformances, deficiencies, and quality deviations; recommend and track corrective actions.
Maintain accurate inspection reports, quality documentation, calibration records, and traceability records.
Support QA/QC initiatives, audits, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.
Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, operations, and customer representatives to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
Assist with procedure qualification activities.
Ensure compliance with all company safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and customer site requirements.
Participate in client meetings as required.
Support nondestructive testing (NDT) coordination including UT, MT, PT, and RT activities when applicable.
Maintain professionalism and strong customer relationships while representing the company in the field and fabrication environments.