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Job Title: Construction Inspector- Welding/Coating

Work Location: Russellville, AL***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Duties/Responsibilities

Observe, inspect, and provide reports on construction projects at federal facilities for compliance with plans and specifications in regard to workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods. Perform construction welding inspections relating to steel fabrication. Services will required fabrication shop practices including storage, handling, cutting, bending, machining, fit-up, surface prep, welding, bolting, erection and coatings. Perform coating inspections and testing of various coating systems and methods of application. Perform structural bolting inspections and testing of various bolting methods and installation. Provide recommendations or necessary changes to government personnel regarding contract plans and specification relative to all phases of construction. Monitor contractor’s quality system and administer the three-phase inspection process. Provide surveillance at construction sites and assists owner in problem resolution. Deliver and review change orders; modification; RFIs; and submittals. Monitor contractor’s schedule. Review and ensure QA and safety plans are adhered to by the contractor. Utilize Resident Management System (RMS).

Education/Experience:

High School graduate with 5 years of experience with construction welding inspections and 2 years of experience in coating inspections and structural bolting inspections. AWS Certified Welding Inspector in conformance with AWS QC1 and shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience relating to steel fabrication. Nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel shall be qualified to ASNT. Coating inspection and must have NACE Level I or higher or SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector Level 1 or higher and shall have received formal training in coating inspections and testing of various coating systems and methods of application. The individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in inspection and testing of coating systems. Structural Bolting Inspection experience and must be certified in accordance with AASHTO G4.2 guidelines and have received formal training in structural bolting inspections and testing of various bolting methods and installation is preferred. Experience with Three-Phase QC/Inspection process Experience preferred EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety Manual Experience preferred with Resident Management System (RMS)

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match. Paid time off and holidays. Professional development and career advancement opportunities. A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify

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How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$31/hr across 14 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 in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 40 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 31 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 246 other active welding openings from 161 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Mullins Mechanical (6), Aerotek (5), and Gerber Collision & Glass (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Atlanta at $29/hr, Lithia Springs at $29/hr, and Marietta at $24/hr. Atlanta is among them.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWI — the AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

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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