Job Description

Audubon is currently seeking a Welding Inspector to join our team in our Off Site Office. The Welding Inspector will be the client’s representative to oversee and inspect that all welding and radiographic procedures are qualified and implemented and associated radiographers and welders are certified and qualified, respectively. This person also inspects application with respect to specification, code, drawings and contract requirements. The client may prefer the Welding Inspector to be certified. This is an ongoing requisition in which our Inspection Division frequently receives openings throughout the year. In those cases, we will review any applications and reach out to those who fit the requirements of the active role.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees daily JSA (Job Safety Analysis).
• Attends daily safety meetings.
• Ensures safe working operational environment utilizing the proper equipment.
• Organizes daily work activities and work plan schedule.
• Organize job tasks.
• Monitors costs, project status and progress reporting.
• Manage project with respect to welding installation and prescribed scope of work.
• Oversee welders and liaise with welding foreman to ensure proper weldment installation, confirm pipe joint and weld numbers, ensure that contractor crews are experienced and conform to client specification, drawings and contract requirements.
• Visual inspection of crew’s job performance and workmanship.
• Inspect weld caps for cracks and deformities; monitor arc burns and alert proper person if found.
• Document amperage and voltage readings of welding equipment on a prescribed basis.
• Familiarity with industry specifications as well as industry related codes such as ASME and API.
• Inspect and ensure welding machine maintenance is current.
• Document and ensure welder qualifications meet welding requirements (PQR).
• Reports daily to client, Construction Manager or Project Manager about activities and issues concerning welding aspects of the project.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Welding Inspector
• Preferably have a current AWS card reflecting Certification as a Welding Inspector (CWI and/or CPWI+).
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Ability to routinely and efficiently use Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and Microsoft Outlook.
• Places safety as a first priority.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication procedures is required.
• Problem solving abilities must be evident.
• Good communication skills with crew members as well as clients are vital.
• Must be able to work for stretches of 7 days or longer at a time.
• Travel to and from worksites and/or fabrication shops around the country is often required.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled