Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

About Team:

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, offering high-quality inspection, heat treating, and specialized maintenance services to the refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. We are committed to safety, innovation, and performance excellence—delivering services that ensure asset reliability and minimize downtime.

 

Position Overview:

TEAM is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to perform quality control and code-compliance inspections on welded components and assemblies. The successful candidate will verify weld quality through visual inspection and nondestructive examination coordination, ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, and support client QA/QC programs across field and shop environments. This role demands a strong knowledge of welding practices, inspection techniques, and documentation processes to support safety-critical operations.

Specific Credentials/Certifications being Sought include:

API 510, API 570, API 653, AWS CWI, AMPP

Why Team:

·         Excellent benefits, 401k match, paid vacation and holidays, overtime with full travel and per-diem paid.

·         Work with top-tier equipment and support teams in a high-impact environment.

·         Opportunities for training along with growth into other inspection or technical services, project management or leadership roles.

·         A performance-driven, safety-first culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API codes, or project-specific criteria.

·         Review welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder qualification test records (WQTR).

·         Monitor welding activities to ensure adherence to approved procedures, standards, and client specifications.

·         Coordinate with NDT personnel to support additional testing requirements (UT, RT, MT, PT, etc.).

·         Generate detailed inspection reports, weld maps, and deficiency logs as required by the project or client.

·         Witness welder qualification tests and maintain compliance with welder continuity logs.

·         Interface directly with client QA/QC personnel, fabricators, and engineers to resolve welding or quality-related issues.

·         Adhere to TEAM’s Life Critical Expectations and all site-specific safety protocols.

·         Uphold industry codes and TEAM’s standards of professionalism, integrity, and quality.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Multiple Conventional NDT Level II/III certifications or ASNT/PCN/CGSB equivalencies.

·         Additional certifications (API 510/570/653, AMPP, NBIC)

·         Working knowledge of welding techniques including but not limited to SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW.

·         Familiarity with document control, turnover packages, and project QA/QC documentation.

·         Previous inspection experience in refinery, power, chemical, or infrastructure settings.

·         Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications.

 

Required Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Technical Degree or Military Experience a Plus)

·         Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.

·         Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening background check.

·         Must be able to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.

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