Certified Welding Inspector

Certified Welding Inspector (Full-Time, Permanent) - Nashville, TennesseeIntertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Nashville, TN. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. What are we looking for? The CWI is responsible for employing their knowledge and training of welding processes, test methods, discontinuities, materials, qualifications, and standards to ensure that weldments and weld-related activities comply with all applicable quality and safety criteria at multiple construction projects throughout the Greater Nashville area. This is a full-time, year-round position—not tied to a single project or for a defined period of time. We are not hiring for a traveling or temporary pipeline project. The ideal candidate will be based in the Greater Nashville area and open to performing construction materials testing (CMT) tasks as needed when welding inspection work is not active. Salary & Benefits Information Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties. In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. What you’ll do: Ensure compliance with safety and environment guidelines, policies, and regulations Testing and inspection of structural steel during erection on general building and pipeline sites, as well as occasional plant inspections Inspect general construction and structural steel erection for buildings Perform visual inspections on welded products in progress and completed jobs Inspect welding jobs for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut etc. Record results of tests and welding inspections Able to issue and follow up on non-conformances until the close out Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component Reviews all welded products or components and provides input to the decision of whether to accept or reject the product Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers May also, operates testing equipment and conducts testing, (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work  What it takes to be successful in this role: High School Diploma or equivalent required Must have AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification with D1.1 experience  Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required Must be available for long-term, stable employment (not temporary or singular project-based assignments) Must be willing to perform construction materials testing as needed Ability to read blueprints and understand, and interpret tolerances Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications Must be able to receive, understand, and execute written and verbal directions Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication Must be able to work well independently and with others Must be able to periodically work off shifts and overtime Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required) Preferred Requirements and Qualifications: Technical Degree in Welding is preferred Construction materials testing experience is preferred Intertek: Total Quality. Assured. Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.