Certified Welding Inspector

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Gulf Island provides fabrication, construction, and maintenance services for offshore structures, marine vessels, and industrial facilities across various industries.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Certified Welding Inspector who will ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of welded structures by inspecting materials and workmanship for compliance with industry codes, standards, and project specifications from start to finish.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

License/Certification

• Must hold a current Certified Welding Inspector credential from the American Welding Society (AWS).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Check for adequate fusion, proper cleaning between weld passes, and correct interpass temperatures
• Confirm welder qualifications and certification status
• Coordinate with welders, engineers, and clients to resolve any quality issues
• Document all inspection findings, including any non-conformances, and prepare detailed reports
• Inspect joint fit-up and monitor environmental conditions
• Measure weld dimensions to ensure they meet specifications
• Monitor welding operations to ensure they conform to approved procedures
• Oversee or perform non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, such as penetrant, magnetic particle, or ultrasonic testing
• Perform visual inspections of completed welds, checking for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, or incomplete fusion.
• Review and interpret project specifications, drawings, and welding procedure specifications (WPS)
• Verify that welding materials, such as base and filler metals, are compliant
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• In-depth understanding of welding processes, materials, and relevant codes
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to report findings and work effectively with project teams

Tools/Equipment

• Welding gauges, measuring tools, Visual aids, Temperature controls, borescopes, and other tools needed for specific projects
• Office equipment, including Computers, printers, phones, and other office equipment

Work Environment

• Thirty percent of the work activities are performed outside.
• Required to work in changes of temperatures, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, noise, etc.
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• The ability to climb is an essential job function/physical requirement
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reaching Forward and Reaching Overhead
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company Store
• Disability Insurance
• Earned Wage Access
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Safety Awards

Employer’s Statement

Gulf Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.