Structural Steel welding (AWS CWI) and Coatings (AMPP / NACE / SSPC Level II) Inspector

WSP • Jacksonville, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Certified Structural Steel Welding and Coatings Inspector to join its team, based in New Mexico, Utah, or Arizona. This technical field position involves travel to locations throughout the United States and, in some cases, Canada. The ideal candidate has structural steel and bridge inspection experience and familiarity with AWS Codes D1.1 and D1.5. The role is intended to begin with immediate contract employment, followed by a long-term assignment. It requires physical stamina for demanding work indoors and outdoors in varied field conditions.

In a quality assurance role, the inspector monitors structural steel fabrication in shops and in the field, including dimensional checks, welding inspection, nondestructive testing, coatings, and material test reports against contract drawings and documents. Coatings duties include monitoring surface preparation and cleanliness, environmental conditions, paint-kit mixing, and application for compliance with approved contract documents, standards, and specifications. The inspector communicates with owners, fabricators, engineers, nondestructive testing technicians, and other coating professionals; writes daily shop and field reports digitally; and participates in WSP safety meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 9 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline, including prior construction inspection experience.
• NACE/AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification Level II.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Dependability, honesty, and integrity.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Decision-making skills and a self-starter attitude.
• Willingness to travel as needed, including overnight stays when out of town.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain it.
• Physical stamina to work long hours indoors and outdoors in varied field conditions, including exposure to traffic, extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Ability to climb, bend, crawl, and work on platforms, in lift baskets, in confined spaces, and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift more than 25 pounds.
• Must pass a physical and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metallizing and related inspections.
• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication.
• ASNT NDT Level II or Level III certification in VT, UT, MT, or RT (film interpretation).
• ICC Bolting certification.
• Structural steel and bridge inspection experience.
• Familiarity with AWS Codes D1.1 and D1.5.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel fabrication activities in shops and in the field for quality assurance, including dimensional checks, welding inspection, nondestructive testing, coatings, and material test reports against contract drawings and documents.
• Monitor surface preparation, surface cleanliness, environmental conditions, paint-kit mixing, and paint application for compliance with approved contract documents, standards, and specifications.
• Communicate and interact with owners, fabricators, engineers, nondestructive testing technicians, and other coating professionals.
• Write daily shop and field reports in digital format.
• Participate in WSP safety meetings.
• Travel as needed, including overnight stays and travel to locations in the United States and, in some cases, Canada.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED