Welding Inspector

Job Highlights

Company Profile

E2 Consulting Engineers is a professional services firm that specializes in a full spectrum of engineering services. They include project engineering and design, federal base operations, and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Welding Inspector who will be responsible for verifying that welding procedures are properly qualified and followed, that radiographers are certified, and that welders meet the necessary qualifications.

Additionally, ensure that sound welds are made and that proper documentation is maintained. These tasks must be carried out following applicable codes, company standards, specifications, and construction drawings.

Education Level

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience required in a related field of piping, fittings, or valves as it relates to welding.
• Fundamental knowledge of ASME, API, and ASTM codes and specifications.

Certifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through the American Welding Society
• Certified Pipe Welding Inspector (CPWI) with through NWIS

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure welding procedures are established, and each welder is qualified for the work they are performing.
• Be familiar with the approved construction drawings and Company specifications.
• Complete, submit, and maintain applicable inspection reports daily that accurately describe the work performed on the project in a manner that the welds inspected may subsequently be identified per current standards.
• Ensure all proposed design changes or material substitutions are discussed with the Construction Manager/Project Manager and that proper approvals are obtained before proceeding with work.
• Ensure safety measures are followed. Communicates safety issues to the inspection team. Addresses safety concerns and escalates safety issues to the Chief Inspector or Construction Manager.
• Monitor the quality of the welds being made to ensure sound welds are being made at all joints.
• Perform duties designated by the Chief Inspector following the job requirements outlined in the assigned activity and contract specification.
• Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control, and inspection procedures.
• 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.).
• Understanding welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation, and welding-inspection documentation requirements.
• Verify that all materials used comply with Company requirements.
• Verify all weld repairs are made under applicable codes and Company specifications.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience required in a related field of piping, fittings or valves as it relates to welding.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of testing best practices, version control practices, and defect management practices.
• Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.
• Proficient with computers and portable electronic tablets and supporting software applications, such as Microsoft Office.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must be able to communicate with other team members and client personnel.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Work Environment

• Ability to perform visual inspection of construction crew quality of work, using measuring devices, or assembly of fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Able to perform in both inside and outside environmental conditions in all four seasons throughout the continental United States – extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) or extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for periods of more than one hour.
• Client testing facility (occasionally).
• Construction Sites or Client Right-of-Way (R.O.W.).
• Corporate office (occasionally).
• Frequent ascending and descending of ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms up in and out of pipeline bell-hole, trench, and excavation.
• Lifting objects over 50 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• May require extensive driving to reach job sites or client/E2 offices.

Physical Demands

• May require extensive driving to reach job sites or client/E2 offices.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match.

Employer’s Statement

E2 Consulting Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.