What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) position at David Mason & Associates?
DMA’s Field Services Team conducts a variety of safety and utility inspections. Specific duties of each inspection vary based on the client, and project guidelines and legal standards. Through clear documentation and required check-ins, our inspectors ensure delivery of safe and best practices.
Welding Inspector/CWI:The welding inspector will visually observe welding activities to assure all aspects of the welding are being done in strict accordance with the project specifications, code requirements and industry standards. This includes the qualification of welding procedures and welders, as well as the monitoring of the actual field welding of pipelines and related facilities. When required, this inspection will be conducted by a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI or CPWI).
Required Skills:
- Familiar in Microsoft Office Tools (Teams, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Possess organizational and time management skills
- OHSA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification may be required for MAPS, Field Services and Survey Divisions.
Education & Experience:
- Highschool Diploma and 1-year related experience and/or training required.
- 1 year certification from a technical school, or currently enrolled in some secondary-education program or institution is preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Some inspections take place in hard-to-reach areas. Examples of difficult access include dense woods, corn fields, fenced private property, and regulated facilities like quarries, steel plants and power plants.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to use arms (hands & fingers) to handle or feel and reach.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl when collecting data in the field.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; slippery wet paved embankments; potholes, usually hidden by underbrush; railroad tracks with loose rock ballast slopes; vertical walls such as storm channels; large sewer tunnels with uneven or curved slippery floors; or gravel/loose stone creek bottoms.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate except when working near highways or airports which can expose the employee to a high noise level requiring hearing protection
Hours and Working Conditions
- Schedule will be communicated by Construction Supervisor/Superintendent & Construction Schedule; however, we are anticipating 6-10 hour days. (Overtime eligible)
- This position is seasonal & typically works 6-8 months out of the calendar year
- Inclement weather: use common sense. Work must pause until 30 minutes past any audible thunder or visible lightning. Contact supervisor before returning to the office due to weather.
- If you need time away from work (vacation, illness, etc.) please give ample notice (at least two weeks’ notice for vacation).
- Regular Scheduled Holidays: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas day, and New Year’s Day
To provide equitable employment and advancement opportunities, employment decisions at David Mason Associates are based on merit – an alchemy of professional qualifications, demonstrated capabilities, and the ability to be innovative. We recruit and hire the best available talent regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. DMA strives to treat all employees equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Construction site
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Louis, MO 63110: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35