Welding Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) inspects and ensures that proper welding and radiographic procedures are qualified and utilized. In addition, the inspector will maintain appropriate documentation, including MTRs, detailed as-builts, and weld mapping. All activities must be performed per client specification and approved for construction drawings, API-1104, and industry standards.

The Welding Inspector works under the direction of the Chief Inspector who will assign additional responsibilities to each inspector as needed. The responsibilities assigned to the Welding Inspector will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Be familiar with the approved construction drawings and Company specifications.
• Understanding the Contract document as it relates to his or her duties on the project.
• Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation and welding drawing requirements. Maintaining a detailed inspector's logbook.
• Completing and submitting applicable inspection reports that accurately describe the work performed on the project. in a manner such that the welds inspected may subsequently be identified per current standards.
• Taking proactive approach to safety on the job site and reporting safety issues to the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector and Safety Inspector.
• Plan and organize inspection duties in advance.
• Assure any design changes or material substitutions are discussed with the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector and proper Company approval is obtained.
• Verify all materials used in the installation are in compliance with Company requirements.
• Keep the Chief Inspector aware of any daily problems or anticipated problems with the project.
• Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control and inspection procedures
• Assure a welding procedure is established and each welder is qualified for the work he is performing.
• Monitor the quality of the welds being made to assure sound welds are being made at all joints.
• Assure the repairs made to correct defects in a pipe weld sufficiently corrected the defect and the weld satisfies the requirements as outlined by the appropriate codes and Company specifications.
• Assure all welding materials are of proper type and quality, they have been stored according to manufacturers' specifications, and damaged materials are not used in the welding of the pipe.
• Weld Inspector may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities relating to pipeline construction inspection observation and documentation as appropriate.
• Responsible for tracking all materials used for pipeline construction including joint numbers, joint lengths and heat numbers associated with all materials (pipe stock, fittings, etc.)

• Ensure compliance with all projects specific environmental requirements
• Inform Chief Inspector immediately of any safety or construction deviations or any problems and/or anticipated problems
• Position is 3 - 6 Months

Minimum Qualifications

• Position Requires Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) though the American Welding Society with documented and verifiable work experience related to transmission / process piping and API-1104
• Position Requires National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Coating Inspection Program (CIP) Level 1 or greater certification
• Must be authorized to work in U.S.
• Obtain Operator Qualification (OQ) status as required by the project
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License
• Both AWS CWI and AMPP Basic Coatings Inspector certifications are required.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to clearly communicate to other team members and client personnel
• Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports and correspondence
• Skilled with MS Office suite
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work in a team environment

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

The salary for this position is $44.00 - $46.00 hourly.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Able to perform in both inside and outside environmental conditions in all four seasons throughout the continental United States - extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and/or extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for periods of more than one hour
• Ability to sense potentially dangerous situations on a construction site, including hearing heavy machinery and vehicle back-up alarms

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.