Senior Certified Welder and High Strength Bolting Inspector

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Senior Welding & Structural Inspection Specialist to support a wide range of construction, fabrication, and industrial projects. This position requires an accomplished professional with extensive experience in welding inspection, structural steel inspection, and fireproofing inspection services. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in quality assurance, code compliance, and field inspection activities, ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with applicable industry standards and project specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform welding inspections in fabrication shops and field construction environments.
• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Conduct high-strength bolting inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project requirements.
• Perform inspection of spray-applied fire-resistive materials (SFRM).
• Verify compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders to resolve quality issues and ensure successful project execution.
• Minimum 20 years of progressively responsible experience in welding, fabrication, construction, inspection, and quality assurance.
• Extensive experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
• Strong knowledge of welding procedures, welder qualifications, and quality control processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and inspection reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to project teams. Required Certifications Applicants must possess current certification(s) and demonstrated experience as:
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• High-Strength Bolting Inspector
• Spray-Applied Fireproofing Inspector Welding Process Experience Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience with the following welding processes:
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Required Codes and Standards Experience Applicants must have hands-on inspection experience and working knowledge of the following codes and standards: AWS Codes
• AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code
• Steel
• AWS D1.2 - Structural Welding Code
• Aluminum
• AWS D1.3 - Structural Welding Code
• Sheet Steel
• AWS D1.4 - Structural Welding Code
• Reinforcing Steel
• AWS D1.5 - Bridge Welding Code
• AWS D1.6 - Structural Welding Code
• Stainless Steel
• AWS D1.7 - Guide for Evaluating the Strength of Existing Welded Structures
• AWS D1.8 - Structural Welding Code
• Seismic Supplement ASME Codes
• ASME Section IX
• ASME B31.1 - Power Piping
• ASME B31.3 - Process Piping Additional Industry Standards
• API 1104
• AWWA Standards
• AISC Standards and Specifications Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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