Pipeline Welding/Coatings Lead Inspector - Temporary, Full Time

Pipeline Welding/Coatings Lead Inspector (CWI or CPWI and NACE or AMPP Certified) Temporary, Full Time  – Sunnyvale, CA

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Pipeline Welding/Coatings Lead Inspector (CWI or CPWI and NACE or AMPP Certified) Temporary, Full Time to join our Technical Inspection Services team in Sunnyvale, CA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Industry Services!

Intertek Technical Inspection Services (TIS) is a partner to clients in diverse industries such as oil & gas, renewable energy, engineering, chemical, and transportation. Intertek supports our clients striving to meet the growing global infrastructure requirements and demands for secure and sustainable sources of energy through services such as inspection, expediting, technical auditing, and site construction support.

What are we looking for?

The Pipeline Welding/Coatings Lead Inspector (CWI or CPWI and NACE or AMPP Certified) Temporary, Full Time role will consist of pipeline mainline/maintenance inspections. 

Shift/Schedule: Tentative work schedule is five 10-hour days, weekend availability may be required. Expected project duration is 6-7 weeks.

Job Title: Pipeline Welding/Coatings Lead Inspector (CWI or CPWI and NACE or AMPP Certified) Temporary, Full Time 

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Salary & Benefits Information

The base hourly wage for this position is $63.00 - $68.00. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. There is also per diem available for this project. 

What you'll do:

• Monitor the execution of welding work in progress and completed to ensure that it complies with the applicable codes, standards, and specific job requirements
• Perform inspections to applicable procedures and processes
• Conduct audits and surveillance of suppliers and organizations providing materials or services to the project
• Ensure the work performed and associated records are maintained and conform to the requirements of the applicable standards or other contract documents
• Inspection personnel should be familiar with nondestructive examination, fundamentals, techniques, and applicability, including:
  • Radiographic examination
  • Liquid penetrant examination
  • Magnetic Particle examination (Yoke and Prod techniques)
  • Visual examination
  • Leak testing/Hydro testing
  • Ultrasonic thickness measurement
• Inspection personnel should also be familiar with Destructive Testing fundamentals, techniques, and applicability including groove welds, fillet welds, stud welds, and weld ability testing.
• Validate proper ambient conditions are met during blasting / coatings operations.
• Visually inspect pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating.
• Visually inspect pipe for gouges, dents, or other imperfections.
• Verify that all pipe is "jeeped" and holidays properly repaired prior to lowering in trench.
• Once cured, verify that all field applied pipe coating meets Company’s mil thickness and manufacturer's hardness specifications.
• Ensure testing and measuring equipment is fully calibrated per specification and has current certification

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.  

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Current CWI, CPWI or API 1169 certification is required
• NACE / AMPP certification is required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the utility or pipeline industry
• Must be able to walk long distances
• Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Must be able to stand for extended durations
• Must be able to reach in all directions
• Must have good visual acuity with regards to color, depth perception and field vision
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold temperatures
• Must be alert and able to determine job related hazards and recognize when hazards change
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and clearly and professionally communicate wit