Certified Welding Inspector - Surface Mining

Tests and inspects ongoing and finished welding work.

Ensures work is done according to acceptable specifications for quality and safety.

Inspects work for strength size visible and hidden cracks and other faults.

Assists welders in avoiding errors that could have negative repercussions in the finished work by being directly involved at every stage of the job.

Uses proper equipment designed to easily detect faults.

Uses highly sensitive ultrasonic and stress analysis devices. Completes x-rays to check for faults that are not visible to the human eye.

Ensures welders use the proper methods and equipment in carrying out their work.

Approves jobs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety: fully supports encourages and follows safe work behavior and considers safety of paramount importance in the workplace.

Job Specific Skills: Demonstrates the required depth and mastery of knowledge and skill associated with the job as identified in the Learning Management System (LMS) and other applicable sources. Demonstrates the effective application of the job specific knowledge skills and ability required to resolve job related challenges in the workplace. Refer to job specific training requirements for the job identified in the LMS.

Fostering Teamwork: Listens and responds constructively to other team members ideas. Offers support for others ideas and proposals. Is open with other team members about his/her concerns. Works for solutions that all team members can support.

Facilitating / Presenting: Enables cooperative and productive group interactions. Clarifies the agenda by identifying the key issues objectives and stakeholder expectations. Guides the discussion of complex or divisive issues to help members develop insights and remain engaged with the task. Tailors presentation style to the audience with interaction and feedback to hold their attention.

Communication: Uses active listening skills conveying information with the appropriate medium that is clear and easily understood. Uses feedback to verify effective and accurate communication has occurred. Ensures that others having a need to know are kept informed about developments progress problems and plans through consistent effective communication. Avoids surprises.

Analytical: Uses a logical systematic sequential approach breaking down complex tasks into its component parts and considering each part in detail. Compares alternatives evaluating the costs benefits risks and chances for success in making decisions. Identifies patterns and trends to determine root cause. Generates a range of creative solutions choosing the most appropriate option.

Customer Oriented: Demonstrates concern for satisfying external and/or internal customers. Responsive quickly and effectively addresses customer concerns or problems. Assures customers he/she is willing to work with them to meet their needs. Presents a cheerful positive manner with customers.

Credibility: Demonstrated concern to be responsible reliable and trustworthy. Maintains commitments. Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others. Is honest and forthright with people. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Punctual follows instructions policies and procedures.

Stress Management: Keeps functioning effectively when under pressure and maintains self-control in the face of hostility or provocation. Remains calm under stress. Can effectively handle several problems or tasks at once. Controls response when criticized or provoked.

Personal Development: Takes responsibility for personal learning and development by acquiring and refining technical and professional skills needed in job related areas. Obtains developmental opportunities proactively. Actively seeks and embraces growth opportunities.

Able to easily and effectively comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing with employees and customers.

Must obtain the Certification of Welding Inspectors.

AGMA Gear Failure Analysis Seminar EDDY Current Testing Level III Magnetic Particle Testing Level III Ultrasonic Testing Level III Phased Array/Advanced (w/PDQ Examinations) Advanced Phased Array for Flaw Dimensioning and Crack Sizing.

Job requirements change requiring re-training to stay current every 1-2 years.

A persons performance in this job hasnoticeableimmediate impact on expense efficiencies or achievement of overall department objectives.

Job has no subordinates / no supervisory responsibility (may work independently or as a member of a team)