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Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Corpus Christi, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team in Corpus Christi Texas. The CWI will play a critical role in supporting welder performance qualification testing welding procedure development code compliance and quality assurance for clients in industrial manufacturing oil and gas petrochemical pipeline and related welding environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate welder performance qualifications testing to ASME/AWS/API code.
- Perform visual inspections of welds materials in accordance with AWS ASME API and customer specifications.
- Conduct pre-weld in-process and post-weld inspections.
- Review and interpret WPS/PQR/WPQR documentation and quality specifications.
- Monitor welding operations to ensure compliance with approved welding procedures and quality standards.
- Identify non-conformances deficiencies and quality deviations; recommend and track corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate inspection reports quality documentation calibration records and traceability records.
- Support QA/QC initiatives audits root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinate with engineering fabrication operations and customer representatives to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
- Assist with procedure qualification activities.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety procedures OSHA regulations and customer site requirements.
- Participate in client meetings as required.
- Support nondestructive testing (NDT) coordination including UT MT PT and RT activities when applicable.
- Maintain professionalism and strong customer relationships while representing the company in the field and fabrication environments.
Qualifications
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
- Minimum 35 years of welding inspection fabrication or QA/QC experience in industrial manufacturing structural steel oil & gas petrochemical or heavy equipment environments.
- Strong knowledge of ASME Sec. IX API 1104 & AWS D1.1 and related welding codes/specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
- Welding symbols
- Engineering drawings and blueprints
- Familiarity with FCAW SMAW GMAW GTAW and other common welding processes.
- Experience with fabrication inspections weld fit-up verification and dimensional inspections.
- Knowledge of QA/QC documentation practices and inspection reporting.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office PDFs email and digital inspection reporting systems.
- Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid drivers license with clean driving record required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and certifications
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance -
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional development and certification support
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IC
About Company
Cogent Analytics is a business consulting firm, which provides powerful solutions to the American small business owner.
