Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

PTS Advance has a long-term contract in Artesia New Mexico.We are seeking an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support a major capital project at the Artesia Refinery. The CWI will act as the Owners QA representative providing field oversight of welding and fabrication activities for process piping.The role ensures all welding work is performed in accordance with project specifications approved procedures applicable codes and standards and Owner requirements through direct field surveillance documentation review and coordination with project stakeholders.

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Owners QA Representative
• Location: Artesia New Mexico
• Assignment Duration: October 2026 - December 2028
• 2 years and 5x10 schedule
• Project Type: Capital Project/Refinery
• Max pay rate is $68 hr. NO Per diem

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as Owners QA representative for piping fabrication installation and welding activities with the guidance provided by NRC Inspections and the Project.
• Review/approve and field surveillance of contractor welding to verify compliance with approved WPSs PQRs and welder qualifications.
• Coordinate with NRCs onsite third-party inspections contractor (currently IRIS) for inspections activities
• Perform field surveillance of contractor welding to verify compliance with approved WPSs PQRs and welder qualifications.
• Conduct visual inspection of welds to confirm workmanship meets applicable acceptance criteria.
• Verify correct use of materials consumables preheat/interpass temperatures fit-up joint preparation and welding practices.
• Review welding and inspection documentation including weld maps inspection records and turnover packages.
• Monitor and coordinate NDE/NDT activities and review associated reports and results.
• Verify compliance with project specifications drawings procedures and applicable industry codes.
• Identify nonconformances document deficiencies and support corrective action with project and contractor teams.
• Participate in surveillance activities walkdowns punch lists and mechanical completion/turnover.
• Maintain accurate inspection and surveillance records.
• Communicate quality issues trends and risks to Owner QA/QC and project leadership.
• Maintain an independent Owner QA perspective while collaborating effectively with contractors and field personnel.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Extensive field experience inspecting industrial/process piping welding.
• Experience on refinery petrochemical chemical or similar heavy industrial capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of welding and piping codes particularly ASME B31.3 and ASME Section IX.
• Experience reviewing WPS/PQRs welder qualifications weld maps NDE reports and quality records.
• Ability to interpret piping drawings isometrics specifications and quality requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in an active refinery/construction field environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Owners QA/QC representative.
• Refinery turnaround brownfield or major capital project experience.
• Familiarity with API standards and refinery piping inspection practices.
• Additional NDE certifications or inspection credentials.