Welding Inspector

Job Highlights

Company Profile

E2 Consulting Engineers is a professional services firm specializing 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 searching for a Welding Inspector who will ensure proper welding procedures are qualified and utilized, radiographers are certified, welders are qualified, sound welds are produced, and proper documentation is maintained to include MTRs, detailed as-builts, and weld mapping.

Must be performed following the appropriate Company specifications and the approved construction drawings.

Education Level

• American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI or SCWI)
• National Association of Corrosion Engineers Coatings Inspector – Certified Level 1 (NACE CIP Level 1)

Work Experience

• Required 3-5+ years of pipeline construction or inspection experience (combination of experience is acceptable).
• Experience with the skillset required to build/install natural gas transmission pipeline facilities.
• Knowledge of codes and standards, including API 1104, ASME B 31.8, NACE, and SSPC

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure a welding procedure is established and each welder is qualified for the work he is performing.
• 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 welding of the pipe.
• Ensure any design changes or material substitutions are discussed with the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector and proper Company approval is obtained.
• Ensure that 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 Company specifications.
• Be familiar with the approved construction drawings and Company specifications.
• Completing and submitting applicable 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.
• Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation, and welding drawing requirements. Maintaining a detailed inspector’s logbook.
• Keep the Chief Inspector aware of any daily problems or anticipated problems with the project.
• Monitor the quality of the welds being made to ensure sound welds are being made at all joints.
• Plan and organize inspection duties in advance.
• Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control, and inspection procedures
• Taking a proactive approach to safety on the job site and reporting safety issues to the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector, and Safety Inspector.
• Understanding the Contract document as it relates to his or her duties on the project.
• Verify all materials used in the installation comply with Company requirements.
• Weld Inspector may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities relating to pipeline construction inspection, observation and documentation as appropriate.

Benefits/Perks

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

Employer’s Statement

E2 Consulting Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.