Becomes thoroughly familiar with the Client Company's contract specifications and enforces them. * Notifies the Senior Welding Inspector on environmental problems. * Keeps daily log of incidents ...
Becomes thoroughly familiar with the Client Company's contract specifications and enforces them. * Notifies the Senior Welding Inspector on environmental problems. * Keeps daily log of incidents ...
Becomes thoroughly familiar with the Client Company's contract specifications and enforces them. * Notifies the Senior Welding Inspector on environmental problems. * Keeps daily log of incidents ...
Becomes thoroughly familiar with the Client Company's contract specifications and enforces them. * Notifies the Senior Welding Inspector on environmental problems. * Keeps daily log of incidents ...
Certified Welding Inspector
West Valley City, UT · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Verify construction work complies with contract documents, approved procedures, and jurisdictional ... Strong knowledge of welding procedures, inspection methods, and construction documentation
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Certified Welding Inspector
West Valley City, UT · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Verify construction work complies with contract documents, approved procedures, and jurisdictional ... Strong knowledge of welding procedures, inspection methods, and construction documentation
Certified Welding Inspector
West Valley City, UT · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Verify construction work complies with contract documents, approved procedures, and jurisdictional ... Strong knowledge of welding procedures, inspection methods, and construction documentation
Certified Welding Inspector
West Valley City, UT · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Verify construction work complies with contract documents, approved procedures, and jurisdictional ... Strong knowledge of welding procedures, inspection methods, and construction documentation
Certified Welding Inspector
Boston, MA · On-site
$35 - $50/hr
Job Title Certified Welding Inspector Location 56 Roland St - Boston, MA 02129 US (Primary) Job ... Monitor fabrication shop activities and ensure alignment with contract documents and industry ...
Certified Welding Inspector
Boston, MA · On-site
$35 - $50/hr
Job Title Certified Welding Inspector Location 56 Roland St - Boston, MA 02129 US (Primary) Job ... Monitor fabrication shop activities and ensure alignment with contract documents and industry ...
Certified Welding Inspector
West Valley City, UT · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Verify construction work complies with contract documents, approved procedures, and jurisdictional ... Strong knowledge of welding procedures, inspection methods, and construction documentation
Certified Welding Inspector
West Valley City, UT · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Verify construction work complies with contract documents, approved procedures, and jurisdictional ... Strong knowledge of welding procedures, inspection methods, and construction documentation
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site +1
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site +1
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Wellsville, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Wellsville, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
East Hampton, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
East Hampton, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Utica, NY · On-site +1
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Utica, NY · On-site +1
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Fort Plain, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Fort Plain, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Welding (CWI) Inspector - Contract
Albany, NY · On-site
$31/hr
SGS is currently hiring for two CWI (Welding Inspector) roles supporting multiple projects across New York and Pennsylvania . Role 1: * Start: May 8 * Duration: Through mid-October * Scope: Valve ...
Certified Welding Inspector *
Lindon, UT · On-site
$22.95 - $38.98/hr
Verify proper materials are used using contract specifications, mill test reports and internal ... Provide final welding and coating inspections (Galvanizing and Paint) and document results. Use UIS ...
Certified Welding Inspector *
Lindon, UT · On-site
$22.95 - $38.98/hr
Verify proper materials are used using contract specifications, mill test reports and internal ... Provide final welding and coating inspections (Galvanizing and Paint) and document results. Use UIS ...
Certified Welding Inspector *
Lindon, UT · On-site
$22.95 - $38.98/hr
Verify proper materials are used using contract specifications, mill test reports and internal ... Provide final welding and coating inspections (Galvanizing and Paint) and document results. Use UIS ...
Certified Welding Inspector *
Lindon, UT · On-site
$22.95 - $38.98/hr
Verify proper materials are used using contract specifications, mill test reports and internal ... Provide final welding and coating inspections (Galvanizing and Paint) and document results. Use UIS ...
Contract Welding Inspector information
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$15.38 - $17.70
11% of jobs
$19.29 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.70 - $20.02
21% of jobs
$20.02 - $22.33
13% of jobs
The median wage is $23.49 / hr.
$22.33 - $24.65
12% of jobs
$24.65 - $26.97
9% of jobs
$26.97 - $29.28
6% of jobs
$30.79 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$29.28 - $31.60
5% of jobs
$31.60 - $33.92
7% of jobs
$33.92 - $36.23
7% of jobs
$36.23 - $38.55
4% of jobs
$38.55 - $40.87
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What is the difference between Contract Welding Inspector vs Certified Welding Inspector?
| Aspect | Contract Welding Inspector | Certified Welding Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires AWS or ASME certifications, but may vary by contract | Must hold AWS CWI certification |
| Work Environment | On-site inspections for specific projects, often temporary | Similar on-site work, often with more standardized procedures |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Contract basis, used across various industries like construction, manufacturing | Full-time or contract, recognized across industries requiring welding standards |
The main difference is that a Contract Welding Inspector often works on a temporary basis for specific projects, possibly with varied certifications, while a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) holds a recognized certification and may work in more permanent roles. Both roles involve on-site welding inspections, but the CWI designation emphasizes formal certification and industry recognition.

Job description
Note: Accepting resumes.
The Welding Inspectors are under the general supervision of the Senior Welding Inspector (CWI). It is the responsibility of the Welding Inspector to be knowledgeable ofthe specifications covering the project under construction. This includes any references to codes, standards, etc.
Primary Functions:
- Performs duties designated by the Senior Welding Inspector in accordance with the job requirements outlined in the assigned activity and the Client Company specifications and codes.
- Advises Senior Welding Inspector of all decisions, problems, and possible alternatives in the assigned activity.
- Adheres to and enforces EnSiteUSA and Client Company safety policies.
- Becomes thoroughly familiar with the Client Company's contract specifications and enforces them.
- Notifies the Senior Welding Inspector on environmental problems.
- Keeps daily log of incidents relating to the construction in the assigned activity.
- Prepares the appropriate report(s) for the assigned activity and forwards to the Senior Welding Inspector for review.
- Enforces Client Company welding procedures, qualifications, and specifications.
- Inspects welding technique and equipment.
- Inspects all welds visually.
- Reviews radiographic film report daily when required.
- Ensures that all rejected welds are repaired and replaced in accordance with Client's specifications.
Qualifications:
- Has at minimum, a five-year working knowledge of all pipeline welding codes and specifications and is versed in Client Company contract specifications.
- Has previous quality assurance/control experience on construction projects including transmission pipelines, stations, and plants.
- Has proven human relations and administrative skills.
The Senior Welding Inspector (CWI) reports directly to the Chief Inspector. It is the responsibility of the Senior Welding Inspector (CWI) to be knowledgeable about the specifications covering the project under construction. This includes any references to codes, standards, etc., in other publications, e.g., API, ASTM, etc.
Primary Functions:
- Advises Chief Inspector of all decisions, problems, and possible alternatives.
- Adheres to and enforces EnSiteUSA and Client Company safety policies.
- Notifies the Chief Inspector of environmental problems which may arise.
- Keeps daily log of incidents relating to the construction in the assigned activity.
- Gathers and reviews the appropriate reports for the Inspector's assigned activities and forwards to the Chief Inspector for review.
- Enforces Client Company's welding procedures, qualifications, and specifications.
- Ensures that all Client Company's welding procedures and specifications are followed.
- Reviews daily with the Senior NDT all radiographic film results and reviews weld track system.
- Assures that all welding inspectors are qualified.
- Ensures that all rejected welds are repaired or replaced in accordance with Client's specifications.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in the pipeline and construction industry.
- Has working knowledge of all pipeline welding codes and specifications and is versed in Client Company contract specifications.
- Minimum ten (10) years proven previous supervisory quality assurance/control experience on construction projects including transmission pipelines, station, and plants.
- Has proven human relations and administrative skills.
- Has proven background and knowledge as a qualified radiographic film interpreter and has proven capabilities of supervising all NDE examinations, personnel, documentation and the final results.
- Trainable as, has held and/or is certified as a CWI (American Welding Society) or a CPWI (National Welding Inspection School).
Please note: API 1169 Certification is strongly preferred and often required for all Inspectors depending upon the project or client assignment. We strongly encourage all inspection applicants to consider API 1169 certification. Please visitAPI | API 1169 - Pipeline Construction Inspector
for more information.
For more information about EnSiteUSA, please visit: www.ensiteusa.com
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Serving North America’s energy spectrum for decades, we have developed a strong resume demonstrating a storied and diverse EPC & EPCM project history. This experience stretches across the renewable, electric, and upstream, midstream, downstream, transmission, and distribution pipeline markets, giving EnSiteUSA a unique blend of experience with field-proven insight into complex project challenges. We combine our experience with forward-thinking technology solutions to deliver the best solution for your needs. To the core, we are project management professionals and technical subject matter experts (SMEs). Because we understand the connection between structure and purpose, we have built our company to precisely accommodate our clients. We listen. Whether it’s full- or single-service support you require, we tailor our solutions accordingly. We run lean and without bureaucratic complexity, which means we can adapt quickly and proactively, scaling up or down as needed. We believe that trust is earned on every project, never compromising on safety, integrity or our word. Ultimately, our purpose is to serve our clients. We’ve built a company - and a reputation - for doing just that.
Industry
Professional, scientific, and technical services
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
1989