CWI
Smithville, MO · On-site
$27 - $36.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certified * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 * 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Additional API ...
CWI
Smithville, MO · On-site
$27 - $36.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certified * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 * 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Additional API ...
CWI Welding Inspector
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$31.25 - $42.25/hr
Travel to job sites throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City as needed Requirements: * Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification from the American Welding Society (AWS) * NDT certifications ...
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CWI Welding Inspector
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$31.25 - $42.25/hr
Travel to job sites throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City as needed Requirements: * Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification from the American Welding Society (AWS) * NDT certifications ...
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CWI
$25.25 - $34/hr
Willingness to travel if needed * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570
CWI
$25.25 - $34/hr
Willingness to travel if needed * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570
CWI
Smithville, MO · On-site
$27 - $36.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certified * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 * 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Additional API ...
CWI
Smithville, MO · On-site
$27 - $36.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certified * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 * 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Additional API ...
CWI
$27 - $36.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed * CWI certified * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 * 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Additional API 653 a plus * In ...
CWI
$27 - $36.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed * CWI certified * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 * 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Additional API 653 a plus * In ...
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
CWI
Smithville, MO · On-site
$27 - $36.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certified * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 * 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Additional API ...
CWI
Smithville, MO · On-site
$27 - $36.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certified * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 * 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Additional API ...
CWI
$23.25 - $31.50/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certification required * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 preferred * 5 - 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site ...
New
CWI
$23.25 - $31.50/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certification required * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 preferred * 5 - 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site ...
New
CWI
Longview, TX · On-site
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
CWI
Longview, TX · On-site
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
CWI Inspector
Midland, TX · On-site
Elevate Your Quality Assurance Career as a Certified CWI Inspector in Midland, Texas Are you a ... Ability to travel or work on-site in Midland, Texas * Commitment to maintaining safety standards ...
CWI Inspector
Midland, TX · On-site
Elevate Your Quality Assurance Career as a Certified CWI Inspector in Midland, Texas Are you a ... Ability to travel or work on-site in Midland, Texas * Commitment to maintaining safety standards ...
CWI
Longview, TX · On-site
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
CWI
Longview, TX · On-site
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
CWI
Billings, MT · On-site
$27.75 - $37.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
CWI
Billings, MT · On-site
$27.75 - $37.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
CWI
Corpus Christi, TX · On-site
$23.25 - $31.50/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certification required * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 preferred * 5 - 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site ...
CWI
Corpus Christi, TX · On-site
$23.25 - $31.50/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certification required * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 preferred * 5 - 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site ...
CWI
$23.25 - $31.50/hr
Willingness to travel if needed * CWI certification required * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 preferred * 5 - 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience
CWI
$23.25 - $31.50/hr
Willingness to travel if needed * CWI certification required * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 preferred * 5 - 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience
CWI
Shepherdsville, KY · On-site
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 ...
CWI
Shepherdsville, KY · On-site
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 ...
CWI
Billings, MT · On-site
$27.75 - $37.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
CWI
Billings, MT · On-site
$27.75 - $37.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510 ...
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 ...
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 ...
CWI
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
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 ...
CWI
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
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 ...
CWI
Billings, MT · On-site
$27.75 - $37.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570
CWI
Billings, MT · On-site
$27.75 - $37.75/hr
Willingness to travel if needed * Valid CWI certification a must * 6 - 8 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570
CWI
Corpus Christi, TX · On-site
$23.25 - $31.50/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certification required * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 preferred * 5 - 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site ...
CWI
Corpus Christi, TX · On-site
$23.25 - $31.50/hr
Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * CWI certification required * Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570 preferred * 5 - 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site ...
Traveling Cwi information
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$5.53 - $8.30
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$19.41 - $22.18
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$22.18 - $24.96
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How much do traveling cwi jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for traveling cwi in the United States is $21.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What can I do with a traveling Cwi certification?
A traveling CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification allows professionals to work on welding inspection projects across various locations, including construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and fabrication shops. It enables inspectors to verify weld quality, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and perform visual and destructive testing using tools like calipers and ultrasonic testers. The certification provides flexibility to work in different environments and often requires ongoing education to maintain credentials.
What does a typical workweek look like for a Traveling CWI?
As a Traveling CWI, you can expect to spend much of your week conducting inspections at different job sites, often requiring frequent travel and adaptability to new environments. Your daily responsibilities will typically include reviewing welding procedures, inspecting welds both visually and with specialized equipment, documenting findings, and communicating results to project managers or clients. Collaboration with welders, engineers, and site supervisors is common to resolve any quality issues and ensure compliance with project specifications. While sometimes demanding due to varied locations and schedules, the role offers valuable experience and exposure to a wide range of industries and welding applications.
What is a Traveling CWI?
A Traveling Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is a professional responsible for inspecting welds and ensuring they meet industry standards and regulations. This role requires frequent travel to different job sites, such as construction projects, manufacturing plants, or pipeline installations. Traveling CWIs review blueprints, conduct visual and non-destructive testing, and document compliance with welding codes. Strong knowledge of welding techniques, safety protocols, and certification requirements is essential. The job often provides flexibility, competitive pay, and diverse work environments.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Traveling CWI position, and why are they important?
To excel as a Traveling CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), you need a thorough knowledge of welding processes, inspection techniques, and quality assurance standards, usually evidenced by AWS CWI certification. Familiarity with inspection equipment, documentation software, and industry codes such as AWS D1.1 or ASME standards is critical. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and effective communication skills help you succeed across diverse job sites and teams. These competencies ensure accurate inspections, compliance with safety and quality regulations, and smooth coordination in varying work environments.
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$27 - $36.75/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 14 days ago
Acuren rating
8.2
Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
39th of 120 rated laboratories
Job description
Position Summary
Acuren is seeking certified AWS/CWI professionals to support our operations based in Kansas City, MO
The CWI will establish inspection procedures, oversee quality systems, and ensure compliance with corporate and client requirements across multiple projects. AWS/CWI inspectors provide expert consultation, perform audits, mentor inspection personnel, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This level reflects the highest technical and leadership proficiency, emphasizing strategic quality assurance and technical integrity within inspection operations.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Benefits
Company Overview
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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Acuren is seeking certified AWS/CWI professionals to support our operations based in Kansas City, MO
The CWI will establish inspection procedures, oversee quality systems, and ensure compliance with corporate and client requirements across multiple projects. AWS/CWI inspectors provide expert consultation, perform audits, mentor inspection personnel, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This level reflects the highest technical and leadership proficiency, emphasizing strategic quality assurance and technical integrity within inspection operations.
Responsibilities
- At the direction of client, perform visual and non-destructive examination of static and dynamic pressure retaining equipment in accordance with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Submit to client technically accurate reports documenting equipment condition
- Provide client with technical recommendations for the repair, re-rate, replacement, and/or alteration of plant equipment, as required for safe operation within stated operating parameters for durations specified by client
- Provide technical input to client as required for welding and metallurgical issues
- Provide technical guidance, on a application of non-destructive examination techniques and procedures
- Fully comply with all Acuren and client safe work practices and actively participate in all site safety initiatives
- Willingness to travel if needed
Requirements
- CWI certified
- Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570
- 6 years' experience or 4+ years on site experience
- Additional API 653 a plus
- In-depth working knowledge of API 510/570 and ASME standards
- Experience working in direct support of petrochemical facility engineers
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Company Overview
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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About Acuren
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Industry
Engineering professional services
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Tomball, TX, US
Year founded
1974