Certified Welding Inspector/Senior Special Inspector-Portland OR
About The Position
Certerra is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to support inspection services in the Wilsonville/Portland, Oregon area. The role involves field inspection of structural steel and welding on active construction sites, including seismic structural steel connections, demand-critical welds, and high-strength bolting. The inspector verifies work against approved drawings, specifications, and welding procedures; reviews welding documentation; and identifies and documents nonconforming work. The position requires daily reporting and coordination with contractors, project managers, and engineers, as well as working independently amid active construction and changing site conditions. Certerra offers cross-training and career development opportunities in multiple inspection disciplines.
Requirements
- Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
- Strong field inspection experience on active construction sites.
- Structural steel and field welding inspection experience.
- Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.8.
- Experience inspecting seismic structural steel connections.
- Familiarity with Seismic Force Resisting Systems (SFRS) and demand-critical welds.
- Familiarity with AISC 341 seismic requirements.
- Experience reviewing WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, steel details, and welding symbols.
- Experience inspecting weld size, profile, fit-up, joint preparation, preheat/interpass temperatures, filler metals, and visible discontinuities.
- Experience inspecting high-strength bolting.
- Experience verifying field compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and welding procedures.
- Experience identifying and documenting nonconforming work.
- Strong daily reporting and documentation skills.
- ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector certification.
- MT/PT/UT Level II certifications.
- Experience with IBC Chapter 17 special inspections.
- Ability to work independently in the field and coordinate with contractors, project managers, and engineers.
- Comfort working around active construction, lifts, scaffolding, and changing site conditions.
- Flexibility for overtime, nights, weekends, and changing project schedules.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare, hospital, or large commercial construction experience.
- Additional ICC certifications such as Reinforced Concrete, Fireproofing, or Post-Installed Anchors.
Responsibilities
- Inspect structural steel and field welding on active construction sites.
- Inspect seismic structural steel connections, Seismic Force Resisting Systems (SFRS), and demand-critical welds.
- Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
- Read and interpret structural drawings, steel details, and welding symbols.
- Inspect weld size, profile, fit-up, joint preparation, preheat and interpass temperatures, filler metals, and visible discontinuities.
- Inspect high-strength bolting.
- Verify field compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and welding procedures.
- Identify and document nonconforming work.
- Prepare daily reports and maintain inspection documentation.
- Work independently in the field and coordinate with contractors, project managers, and engineers.
- Travel to project sites and adapt to changing project schedules and site conditions.
Benefits
- Cross-training opportunities.
- Career development in multiple inspection disciplines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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