901 - Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) - Salt Lake City, UT - Full-Time/Nested

Apave America is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a Full-Time, on-site position nested within one of our client sites in the area!

Position Overview

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of welded structures by visually inspecting welds, verifying compliance with codes and standards, and documenting findings, ultimately safeguarding structural integrity and preventing potential hazards.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

- Conduct visual inspections of all welds and materials to ensure they meet customer and industry standards, specifications and/or AWS codes.

- Examine inspection records to determine inspection schedule and remedial actions conform with procedures and regulations.

- Evaluate the validity and acceptability of inspection, examination, and/or testing results.

- Witness and monitor work activities, inspections, and testing in accordance with approved quality plans, site surveillance plans, Inspection and Testing Plans (ITP’s), procedures and processes.

- Inspect pipe-joining methods used by other personnel such as fusion and pipe welding.

- Examine containers, piping, tubing, and fittings for leaks and for adherence to government specifications for pressure level, design, construction and installation.

- Observe in-process welding and perform quality inspections on work currently performed or work that has been recently completed utilizing established checklists and/or other quality related documents.

- Measure dimensions, materials, products, installations or work for conformance to specifications.

- Ensure project permitting requirements are followed including pre- and post-project notifications.

- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of welding codes, procedures, specifications, and related technical documents.

- Strong background in welding inspection and a thorough understanding of welding processes and techniques.

- May utilize various NDT methods, such as ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and radiographic testing, to evaluate welds.

- Interpret blueprints, project plans, specifications, and other technical documents to verify compliance.

- Inspect pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and other critical infrastructure for signs of wear, corrosion, cracks, leaks, or other damage.

- Perform internal and external inspections based on industry standards like API 510 (pressure vessels), API 570 (piping), or API 653 (storage tanks).

- Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, and OSHA).

- Provide detailed reports, including identifying any defects or imperfections, and prepare reports for engineers, welders, and other stakeholders.

- Perform additional duties as requested.

Qualifications, Experience and Requirements:

- AWS Certified Welding Inspector
(CWI) required.

- Minimum of five (5) years' experience  of welding-related experience is strongly preferred .

- Level II certifications in NDT methods (MT/PT/UTT) would be considered an asset.

- Additional API 510/570/653 and/or NACE certifications are considered an asset.

- Valid Driver’s License and pre-access drug and alcohol testing required.

- Pre-employment background checks will be required.

Work Conditions:

- Field duties require outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying weather conditions.

- Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.

- Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.

- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

- May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

- Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75lbs. or greater

- Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, and climb

- Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines

- Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking and stooping

- Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time

- Work in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and/or cold

- Work in and near industrial hazards

- Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties

- Remain consistently active throughout shift

- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing and other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively

- Sufficient vision (close vision and distance vision) or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to investigate

- Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties

- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties and travel to off-site locations

- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE)

- Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively

- Exhibit sensible and responsible behavior

- Ability to work autonomously or within a team environment

Benefits:

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Health Insurance

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- 401(k) w/Co. matching

- Flexible Spending Account

- Health Savings Account

NOTE: To be considered, applicants must be able provide documentation of current or previous certifications, as well as all classroom and/or on-the-job training (OJT) hours required for certification.

*** Apave America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other protected characteristics. ***

We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.