Certified Welding Inspector

2 weeks ago

Knoxville, United States ECS Limited Full time

What You'll Do

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Specialty Technician III to join our Knoxville team and advance in a dynamic work environment. You'll work on a variety of complex projects performing field observations and inspections, and may also work with steel performing destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) or non-destructive examination (NDE).

Responsibilities

Field Activities : Perform observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of various construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement; Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of other senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers; Inspections may also be conducted in fabrication facilities or on mechanical piping systems and pressure vessels.

Testing Procedures : Conduct routine observations of structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards for documentation and compliance; Testing may include ground penetrating radar (GPR) structural surveys, material verification, and corrosion surveys.

Data Collection : Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections; Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required; Maintain organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as applicable.

Communication : Maintain daily communication with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers, keeping the team informed of changing site conditions and requested additional testing; Attend project meetings as requested; Inform project team of test results and share technical advice to provide resolution of issues.

Training and Development : Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices; Mentor other technicians as they grow in their careers.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will: Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.

Encourage participation and advancement in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications 5+ years of related experience.

High School diploma or GED.

Must have ASNT NDT Level II certification(s) and at least 2 additional advanced industry certifications from industry authorities such as NRC, NICET, WACEL, ACI, IFC, AWS, ASNT, ASTM (other authorities considered at ECS discretion).

Current pursuit of or ability to obtain maximal certifications in the above categories.

Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.

Must have valid driver's license and insurance.

Must provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed.

Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).

Advanced working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards with expertise in your area of certification.

Expert understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.

Ability to perform work at heights.

Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.

High-level ability to read and interpret engineering and construction plans.

Basic knowledge of MS Office.

If your focus is NDE testing, you should have the ability to calibrate NDE equipment.

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,700 employees in 90+ offices and testing facilities across the United States. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). To learn more about us, click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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