Welding Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Denver, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) inspects and ensures that proper welding and radiographic procedures are qualified and utilized. In addition, the inspector will maintain appropriate documentation, including MTRs, detailed as-builts, and weld mapping. All activities must be performed per client specification and approved for construction drawings, API-1104, and industry standards.

Requirements

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through the American Welding Society with documented and verifiable work experience related to transmission/process piping and API-1104.
A minimum of either the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Coating Inspection Program (CIP) Level 1 Certification or Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Basic Coatings Inspector Certification.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Obtain Operator Qualification (OQ) status as required by the project.

Nice To Haves

Skilled with M.S. Office suite.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Be familiar with the approved construction drawings and Company specifications.
Understanding the Contract document as it relates to their duties on the project.
Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, positions, consumables, weld preparation, drawing requirements, and maintain a detailed inspector's logbook.
Completing and submitting relevant inspection reports that accurately describe the work performed on the project in a manner such that the welds inspected may subsequently be identified per current standards.
Taking a proactive approach to safety on the job site and reporting safety issues to the Chief Inspector, Construction Manager, and Safety Inspector.
Plan and organize inspection duties in advance.
Assure any design changes or material substitutions are discussed with the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector, and proper Company approval is obtained.
Verify all materials used in the installation comply with Company requirements.
Keep the Chief Inspector aware of any problems, or anticipated friction points, with the project.
Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control, and inspection procedures.
Verify a welding procedure is established and that each welder is qualified for the work they perform.
Monitor the quality of the welds performed per the WPS and client specifications to ensure sound welds are completed.
Assure the repairs made to correct defects in a pipe weld sufficiently corrected the defect, and the weld satisfies the requirements as outlined by the appropriate codes and operator specifications.
Assure all welding materials are of proper type and quality, they have been stored according to manufacturers' specifications, and damaged materials are not used in the pipe welding.
Weld Inspector may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities relating to pipeline construction inspection observation and documentation.
Responsible for tracking all materials used for pipeline construction, including joint numbers, joint lengths, and heat numbers associated with all materials (pipe stock, fittings, etc.).
Ensure compliance with all project-specific environmental requirements.
Inform Chief Inspector immediately of any safety or construction deviations or any problems and anticipated problems.