Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) - Central TX

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Central TX

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Industry Services team in Central Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in industrial construction inspection and quality assurance.

Intertek's Asset Integrity Management (AIM) team provides asset life management support to infrastructure, facilities, and equipment through the conception, design, construction, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning phases. Intertek provides specialists and engineering support in all areas of Asset Integrity Management, including design, process safety, mechanical integrity, inspection and maintenance, operational and process support, corrosion, metallurgy, and risk analysis to provide you with Total Quality Assurance. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

Intertek is seeking an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to provide part-time, as-needed support for utility, energy, and infrastructure projects in Central Texas. This position is ideal for a highly qualified inspector who values flexibility and enjoys working on a variety of projects, including transmission structures, district cooling systems, chilled water piping, power generation facilities, and other industrial assets.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while representing Intertek in a professional manner.

Shift/Schedule:

This is a part-time, project-based position. Work is performed on an as-needed basis in support of client projects and construction activities.

Typical field work hours are approximately 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. , although start and end times may vary based on project requirements and site conditions.

Most assignments consist of 1 to 3 consecutive days of field work , with occasional longer-duration projects. Work availability will vary throughout the year based on client needs and project schedules.

Advance notice is typically provided whenever possible; however, candidates should be willing to support occasional short-notice assignments.

What you'll do:

• Review weld and welder certifications for Code compliance.
• Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable AWS, ASME, and client requirements.
• Conduct fabrication shop, construction, and field inspections for transmission structures, structural steel, piping systems, and industrial equipment.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, welding procedures, and quality requirements.
• Document inspection findings and prepare clear, concise inspection reports.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, fabricators, engineers, and project managers.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities for utility, district energy, and power generation projects.
• Travel to project sites throughout Texas and surrounding areas as required.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety requirements and company procedures.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Minimum five (5) years of welding inspection experience.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and electronic report preparation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of welding inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting transmission structures, utility infrastructure, structural steel fabrication, or industrial construction projects.
• Experience with district cooling systems, chilled water piping, power generation facilities, or other utility-related assets.
• Additional NDE certifications (UT, MT, PT, PAUT, or related methods).
• Experience performing fabrication shop inspections and construction quality assurance activities.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1, B31.3, and related utility and industrial codes.
• Previous experience supporting municipal utilities, electric utilities, power generation facilities, or heavy industrial clients.
• Retired or semi-retired inspectors seeking flexible, project-based work are encouraged to apply.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.