NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector

S&ME, Inc.•Lexington, KY

About The Position

S&ME is seeking an individual passionate about ensuring the structural integrity of steel to join our NDE/NDT team in Lexington, Kentucky, as an NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and help us provide engineering solutions to our clients. Visit the Life tab on our LinkedIn profile to learn more about life at S&ME. What You Will Do: As a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) specializing in NDT/NDE, you will guide metals technicians on intricate projects that demand advanced testing expertise. You will oversee other technicians on assignments, make technical decisions related to project timelines, and carry out laboratory and metals testing tasks with minimal oversight. Your role will involve fieldwork, which may include safely ascending steel structures like buildings, cell towers, and water tanks to heights over 200 feet, using fall protection gear and personal fall arrest systems. Field Operations: You perform inspections and utilize non-destructive testing techniques to maintain high-quality standards. A large portion of your field inspection time is dedicated to non-destructive testing (NDT) activities, such as ultrasonic testing (UT) of welds and/or magnetic particle testing (MT) of welds. Assignment Management: You coordinate testing assignments across various projects, ensuring each one succeeds. Equipment Maintenance: Keep testing equipment operational and calibrated; this may involve managing field and lab equipment inventories, maintaining formal calibration records, and participating in quality system audits. Comprehensive Reporting: You create detailed reports to effectively communicate your findings. The position will require 50+ hour workweeks (during periods of peak workload), as well as off-shift and weekend work, as required. Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training, including the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems, is a plus.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Minimum of 5 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience OR an associate degree in a closely related field
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Achievement of ASNT Level II certification per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least four methods
Ability to climb heights over 200 feet
Working the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions
Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
Working outside of normal business hours and traveling (typically out-of-town and/or overnight) as project needs arise

Nice To Haves

Additional industry-related certifications
ICC certification in Building Inspections and/or Structural Steel Inspection
Level II for UT, PT, MT certifications
Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training, including the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems

Responsibilities

Perform inspections and utilize non-destructive testing techniques to maintain high-quality standards.
Coordinate testing assignments across various projects, ensuring each one succeeds.
Keep testing equipment operational and calibrated; this may involve managing field and lab equipment inventories, maintaining formal calibration records, and participating in quality system audits.
Create detailed reports to effectively communicate your findings.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Programs
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
Wellness Program offering $50 off per month on 2027 premiums
Pet Insurance for your furry family members
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
401(k) Retirement Plan to help you plan ahead
Term Life & Long-Term Care Coverage - available Spring 2026
Paid Holidays, PTO with rollover options, and Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
Mentorship & Career Development Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and Credential Incentive Program
Employee Recognition Program, $2,000 Referral Bonuses, and a company vehicle & fuel card for project-based roles