Welding Quality Coordinator

Smith Industries, LLC•Midland, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Smith Industries and SI Utility are looking for a Welding Testing / Program Coordinator to own and run our Welder Development Program across both companies. You will be the designated Weld Test Coordinator for the organization: scheduling and overseeing welder qualification tests, evaluating coupons, maintaining welder qualification records, and keeping both entities in full compliance with applicable welding codes.

Requirements

3+ years in welding quality, inspection, or a closely related field in an industrial or fabrication environment
Working knowledge of ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1 qualification requirements
A recognized welding inspection credential (e.g., AWS CWI)
Fluency reading and interpreting WPS, PQR, and WPQ documents
Demonstrated ability to perform visual weld examination to code acceptance criteria
Experience with welding software or qualification tracking systems
Sharp organizational skills and meticulous documentation habits
Clear communication — you'll work daily with Production, HR, QC, and NDE

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee all welder qualification testing — from reviewing the WPS with the welder before the arc strikes, through visual examination, bend testing, and RT coordination, to the final pass/fail determination
Maintain complete, audit-ready welder records in our welding software: qualifications, continuity windows, requalifications, and cross-training across both companies
Monitor welder continuity limits and initiate requalification testing before qualifications lapse
Support welding consumable procurement — verifying filler metal classifications against WPS requirements and keeping certifications on file
Track weld repair and rejection rates, report trends, and help drive root cause analysis and targeted retraining
Contribute data and insight to our Cost of Quality program