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Welding Inspector – Natural Gas Interconnect & Metering Facility
Location: North Carolina
Duration: 4 months
Overview
We are seeking a Welding Inspector to support construction of a new natural gas interconnect and metering facility, including yard piping, hot-tap and tie-in connections, and associated fabrication work. This role is responsible for verifying weld quality and procedure compliance throughout construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and inspect welding activities for compliance with approved WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation
- Verify welder qualifications and continuity records prior to and during work
- Perform visual weld inspection (VT) and coordinate NDE (RT/UT/MT/PT) as required by spec
- Review and interpret radiographic and other NDE results; document acceptance or rejection per code
- Inspect fit-up, joint preparation, and preheat/interpass temperature compliance
- Support hot-tap and tie-in weld inspection, including fitting and branch connection welds
- Maintain daily inspection reports, weld maps/logs, and NDE tracking documentation
- Identify and document weld defects or non-conformances; track through repair and re-inspection
- Coordinate with Chief Inspector and QA/QC on non-conformance resolution
- Enforce site safety requirements and participate in job hazard analyses
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of pipeline/facility welding inspection experience
- CWI certification (AWS) required; API 1104 experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of ASME B31.8 and 49 CFR 192 welding requirements
- Ability to read and interpret welding procedures, isometrics, and P&IDs
- Strong documentation skills; experience with weld tracking logs
- NDE Level II certification (RT/UT/MT/PT) a plus
- Valid driver's license; able to travel to site and work outdoors in varied conditions