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Overview

The Welding Inspector is responsible for ensuring all welding activities comply with applicable codes, client specifications, and quality standards throughout the construction lifecycle. This field-based position requires strong technical knowledge, independent judgment, and the ability to work in dynamic project environments.

Responsibilities

  • Perform visual and NDE of welds in accordance with applicable codes (API 1104, ASME B31.4/B31.8, AWS D1.1)
  • Review and verify welder qualifications, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
  • Monitor pre-heat, interpass, and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) activities
  • Witness and document fit-up inspections including pipe alignment, bevel preparation, and root gap verification
  • Review and accept/reject RT, UT, MT, and PT test reports
  • Maintain accurate daily inspection reports, welder performance logs, and non-conformance reports (NCRs)
  • Coordinate with QC managers, construction supervisors, and client representatives on weld-related issues
  • Ensure compliance with client ITPs and applicable project quality plans
  • Document and track repair welds, verifying corrective actions and re-inspection results
  • Participate in pre-construction and pre-weld meetings as required

Requirements

  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) — required
  • Minimum 3–5 years of pipeline or heavy industrial welding inspection experience
  • Strong working knowledge of API 1104, ASME B31.4, B31.8, and AWS D1.1
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting WPS/PQR documents
  • Proficiency in weld map documentation and daily reporting
  • Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, and construction specifications
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites
  • Physical ability to work outdoors in varying conditions including confined spaces and elevated structures
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How this job compares

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Utah currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 17 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market

This posting doesn't specify a city. Across Utah as a whole we're tracking 43 other active welding openings from 37 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Browse welding jobs across Utah.

The most active employers in Utah at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are LACO Technologies (3), EZARC (2), and Barnes Aerospace (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.
  • API 1104 — the American Petroleum Institute standard for welding pipelines and related facilities. It is the governing code for cross-country transmission pipeline work.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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