Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team in Corpus Christi, Texas. The CWI will play a critical role in supporting welder performance qualification testing, welding procedure development, code compliance, and quality assurance for clients in industrial, manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemical, pipeline, and related welding environments.

• Facilitate welder performance qualifications testing to ASME/AWS/API code.
• Perform visual inspections of welds, materials, in accordance with AWS, ASME, API, and customer specifications.
• Conduct pre-weld, in-process, and post-weld inspections.
• Review and interpret WPS/PQR/WPQR documentation, and quality specifications.
• Monitor welding operations to ensure compliance with approved welding procedures and quality standards.
• Identify non-conformances, deficiencies, and quality deviations; recommend and track corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, quality documentation, calibration records, and traceability records.
• Support QA/QC initiatives, audits, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, operations, and customer representatives to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
• Assist with procedure qualification activities.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and customer site requirements.
• Participate in client meetings as required.
• Support nondestructive testing (NDT) coordination including UT, MT, PT, and RT activities when applicable.
• Maintain professionalism and strong customer relationships while representing the company in the field and fabrication environments.

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of welding inspection, fabrication, or QA/QC experience in industrial, manufacturing, structural steel, oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy equipment environments.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Sec. IX, API 1104, & AWS D1.1 and related welding codes/specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
• Welding symbols
• Engineering drawings and blueprints
• Familiarity with FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and other common welding processes.
• Experience with fabrication inspections, weld fit-up verification, and dimensional inspections.
• Knowledge of QA/QC documentation practices and inspection reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, PDFs, email, and digital inspection reporting systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and certifications
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance -
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional development and certification support