Freelance Welding auditor Texas City TX / Part Time 1099 TXTEOC

GCA QA/QC Welding Inspector
Location: Texas City, Texas (77590)
 Duration: Approximately 3–4 weeks, with potential for extension
 Shift: Night shift, 5:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
Position overview:
GCA is seeking one additional qualified Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or API 570 Welding Inspector to support the GCA Ammonia Plant turnaround in Texas City. The inspector will provide dedicated oversight of DOT and non-DOT welding activities, working with the AP QA/QC Lead, Quality Manager, inspectors, engineers, and QA/QC teams.
This role will help maintain inspection coverage during night operations, support compliance with applicable DOT, ASME, API, and project quality requirements, and reduce the risk of inspection delays and rework.
Key responsibilities:
• Provide welding inspection and quality oversight during piping fabrication, installation, and repair activities.
• Verify welds and applicable records in accordance with project requirements, including DOT requirements and API 1104 Appendix B.
• Review WPSs, PQRs, welder performance qualifications (WPQs), and related welding documentation.
• Interpret isometric drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Verify pipe cleanliness before welding and support valve and pipe installation verification.
• Coordinate inspection activities and confirm weld readiness for non-destructive examination (NDE).
• Review third-party NDE reports and verify compliance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support turnover documentation reviews.
• Follow site safety protocols and collaborate with the project team to address quality issues promptly.

Required qualifications:
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification and/or API 570 certification.
• Experience in industrial, pipeline, refinery, chemical plant, or pressure-vessel environments.
• Working knowledge of 49 CFR Part 195, including DOT 195.222 for liquid pipelines.
• Knowledge of API 1104 Appendix B, ASME B31.3, and ASME BPVC Section IX.
• Experience reviewing welding procedures, welder qualifications, and NDE documentation.
• Ability to interpret isometric drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Current TWIC card.
• Ability to work in a refinery or chemical plant, climb stairs, and access elevated work areas.
• Availability for the designated night shift.

Assignment scope:
The assignment is expected to last 3–4 weeks and may be extended. Work may include piping prefabrication, pipe and valve installation, pneumatic testing, and insulation installation support.
Why this position is needed:
Additional inspection coverage is needed to support increased welding and NDE activity, including expanded fabrication work and DOT-related verification. Dedicated night-shift coverage will help prevent inspection backlogs, address quality issues quickly, maintain compliance, and support safe, timely project completion.