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Independent Contractor Rig Welders Jobs in Virginia

Celnor

Construction Inspector

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

You will have experience in welding, structural steel, coatings, repairs, contractor quality ... You will be comfortable working independently while communicating professionally with contractors ...

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What is the difference between Independent Contractor Rig Welders vs Pipeline Welders?

AspectIndependent Contractor Rig WeldersPipeline Welders
CredentialsWelding certifications, safety trainingWelding certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOffshore rigs, oil fields, industrial sitesPipeline construction sites, oil and gas pipelines
Employer & IndustryContractors, oil & gas industry, industrial sectorsConstruction companies, oil & gas industry

Independent Contractor Rig Welders and Pipeline Welders both require welding certifications and safety training. While rig welders often work on offshore rigs and industrial sites as contractors, pipeline welders focus on pipeline construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry. The main difference lies in their work environment and project types, with rig welders typically working in more mobile, offshore settings, and pipeline welders in land-based pipeline projects.

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Coatings Inspector - Virginia

Wallace Montgomery

Richmond, VA

Other

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Summary

Wallace Montgomery is searching for a coating inspector to join our team in Virginia.  Coating Inspectors inspect, observe, and document construction and maintenance projects; inspecting paint and coating systems on bridges, structures, etc... Work is performed under the supervision of a Project Engineer.  In most cases, an inspector's day to day direct supervisor may be a client’s direct employee.  All Inspectors are required to travel and be available to work in any part of the State, subject to change of assignments, as work requires.  We work when the contractor works.  Inspectors are required to have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.  Inspectors must also be able to work night shift when required. 

Essential Functions: include the following.

  • Inspect all phases of highway construction and maintenance projects under the general supervision of senior or supervisory staff, ensuring coating and/or weld quality is in accordance with plans and specification.
  • Additional responsibilities include:
    • Monitor and inspect the work of Contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for bridge structure coatings under the direction of the Construction Manager.
    • Monitors and inspects the Contractor’s coating operations to ensure compliance with contract documents
    • Schedules work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel
    • Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations
    • Takes field measurements of pay items
    • Maintains daily work reports
    • Validate Welding for structural work or repairs is performed per industry standards independent of contractor's report
    • Complete destructive and non-destructive testing as necessary for inspections
    • Perform and document required materials testing
    • Read and interpret Structure and Bridge plans and specification

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED required
  • Valid Drivers License
  • 2+ years of experience
  • To qualify as a NACE inspector, the Coating/Weld Inspector A must possess the industry certification for NACE Coating Technician Level II (https://www.ampp.org/education/education-resources/courses-by-program/coating-inspector-program)

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