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Acuren is currently recruiting for an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to perform welding inspections and quality assurance activities in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and client requirements. The CWI will be responsible for inspecting welding activities, verifying compliance with approved procedures, reviewing documentation, and working closely with project, quality, operations, and client personnel to ensure work meets required quality and safety standards.

This position may support a variety of industrial projects, including oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, pipeline, power generation, fabrication, construction, maintenance, and turnaround/outage activities.

• Perform visual inspection of welds and welding activities before, during, and after welding to verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, drawings, and project specifications.
• Verify welder qualifications and ensure welders are working within the limitations of their approved qualifications.
• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification Records (WPQ).
• Confirm proper welding processes, filler materials, base materials, joint preparation, preheat/interpass temperatures, and other required welding parameters.
• Inspect completed welds for discontinuities, workmanship, dimensions, and compliance with applicable acceptance criteria.
• Interpret drawings, weld maps, specifications, procedures, and applicable welding codes.
• Monitor welding activities and identify conditions that could affect weld quality or code compliance.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate inspection reports and quality records.
• Identify and document nonconforming conditions and communicate findings to appropriate project, quality, and operations personnel.
• Verify completion and acceptance of weld repairs and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with NDT personnel regarding required VT, MT, PT, UT, RT, or other examination methods as applicable.
• Review NDT reports and supporting documentation as required by the project or client.
• Participate in project quality meetings, audits, surveillance activities, and client discussions as needed.
• Maintain traceability of inspection documentation and ensure required records are completed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with contractors, welders, supervisors, engineers, quality personnel, and client representatives.
• Follow all company, client, and site-specific safety requirements and procedures.
• Perform additional quality inspection duties as assigned based on project requirements.
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• • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous welding inspection experience in an industrial, construction, fabrication, pipeline, or similar environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of welding processes, welding terminology, inspection techniques, and common welding discontinuities.
  • Experience reviewing WPS, PQR, and welder qualification documentation.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld maps, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Knowledge of applicable welding codes and standards, which may include AWS, ASME, API, and/or client-specific requirements.
  • Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate inspection findings with craft personnel, supervisors, management, and clients.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound inspection decisions within the requirements of applicable codes and procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
  • Must be able to work in field and industrial environments and meet applicable client/site requirements.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, or extended schedules when required by project or turnaround needs.
  • Travel may be required based on project assignments.
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience in refining, petrochemical, oil & gas, pipeline, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.
  • Additional NDT certifications such as Level II MT, PT, UT, or UTT are a plus.
  • Experience with ASME Section IX, ASME B31.1/B31.3, API 1104, AWS D1.1, or other applicable codes preferred depending on project scope.
  • Experience supporting new construction, maintenance, fabrication, shutdowns, or turnarounds.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems, NCRs, inspection test plans (ITPs), and turnover documentation.
  • Previous experience working directly with client representatives and third-party inspectors is a plus.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

• Ability to work in industrial and construction environments, including exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and access elevated or confined work areas as required.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to meet applicable site, client, and safety requirements.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. 

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