Senior Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) – On-Call

HVJ Associates•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

HVJ North Texas is seeking an experienced Senior Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI) to support the CME Department on a part-time, on-call basis. The role performs field and fabrication-shop welding inspections, verifies conformance with project drawings, specifications, approved welding procedures, and applicable codes, and produces clear, accurate inspection documentation. The inspector is expected to work independently, respond to project needs as they arise, communicate effectively with contractors and project personnel, and prepare professional reports. The position includes inspecting structural welds and welded components before, during, and after welding; reviewing drawings, welding symbols, specifications, welding procedures, and welder qualifications; identifying and documenting nonconforming work; and verifying repairs. The inspector may perform or coordinate nondestructive testing when required and appropriately qualified. Work involves travel to construction sites, fabrication facilities, and other project locations throughout the DFW/North Texas area, while following project-specific and HVJ North Texas safety procedures.

Requirements

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI) credential, as indicated by the position title.
Experienced welding inspector able to work independently.
Ability to review and interpret construction drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and applicable welding codes.
Ability to review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification documentation as applicable.
Ability to prepare clear and accurate inspection documentation and communicate findings professionally.
Ability to travel to project locations throughout the DFW/North Texas area.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspection of structural welds and welded components.
Inspect welding activities before, during, and after welding as required by the project.
Verify weld size, location, profile, quality, and conformance with project requirements.
Review and interpret construction drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and applicable welding codes.
Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification documentation as applicable.
Verify that welders are properly qualified for the work being performed.
Observe joint preparation, fit-up, welding processes, materials, consumables, and workmanship.
Identify welding discontinuities, defects, or nonconforming work and accurately document inspection findings.
Verify corrective work and re-inspect repaired welds when required.
Perform or coordinate applicable nondestructive testing when required and when appropriately qualified.
Prepare accurate daily field reports, inspection reports, photographs, measurements, and supporting documentation.
Communicate inspection findings promptly and professionally to project managers, contractors, fabricators, and other appropriate project personnel.
Maintain organized project and inspection records.
Follow all project-specific safety requirements and HVJ North Texas safety procedures.
Travel to construction sites, fabrication facilities, and other project locations throughout the DFW/North Texas area.
Perform other CME inspection and quality-related duties within the employee's qualifications as assigned.