Certified Welding Inspector (AWS - CWI)

Kleinfelder

  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job DescriptionTake Your Construction Career to the Next Level!Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.Step into Your New RoleKleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in the Intermountain West, is looking for an AWS Certified Welding Inspector to join our Northern California Team in Sacramento. In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers:
  • Competitive Wages
  • Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HAS & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO)
  • Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.)
  • Relocation bonuses available for out of state candidates
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry
If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity where you can develop your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on legacy projects; then we want to talk to you!We’re looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex inspection and testing of welding and steel construction materials in the field, in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The ability and desire to expand your knowledge and skills into testing and inspection of additional materials is desired.The Special Inspector will interact daily with owner and contractor teams to inspect active work projects, will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks to meet our client's project goals.This position requires the ability to:
  • Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.).
  • Operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine, Skidmore etc.).
  • Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
  • Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required.
While much of the work is local to the Office Area assigned, travel throughout Northern California will be required.The ideal candidate for this role of AWS CWI should have the following certifications or experience:Skills
  • Print reading
  • Interpreting codes and specifications
  • Report writing
  • Inspecting structural welding to codes and specifications (example AWS D1.1, D1.8)
  • Documenting defects
  • Reviewing WPS & PQR
  • Communicate effectively through documentation
  • Perform non-destructive testing techniques (example MT/UT/PT)
  • Track and monitor work to ensure compliance with various codes and standards
  • Communicate with Clients and Project Managers effectively and in a timely manner
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Utilize an iPad for reporting, timekeeping, email, etc.
Required Certifications
- AWS CWI
- NDT Level II in UT
Desired Certifications
- ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector- NDT Level II in MT- NDT Level II in PT
- TWIC cardGeneral knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel preferred. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.This position may require work on projects requiring full vaccination from COVID-19. If that is the case, you will be required to show proof of vaccination or an acceptable exemption in order to work on the project.Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or equivalent desired.Move Forward with KleinfelderKleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.Progress with an Employer that Values YouKleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Scale Disclosure Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $34.44 to $57.40 p/hCareer Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIESPlease note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

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