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Overview

Intertek's Asset Integrity Management team is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to provide asset life management support through various project phases. The ideal candidate will be certified by the American Welding Society and will perform inspections and examinations at client facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform CWI visual inspections and various non-destructive examinations at a client facility or fab shop.
  • Prepare NDE reports and document data in a clear and timely manner.
  • Interface with the client on technical matters involving Certified Welding Inspection procedures.
  • Provide a professional appearance when interfacing with clients and coworkers.
  • Stay updated on new developments in Certified Welding Inspection and applicable technologies.

Requirements

  • Must have a minimum of 5-7 years of inspection experience.
  • Must be capable of determining if a weldment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code or standard.
  • Current TWIC Card is required.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is preferred.
  • Ability to apply examination criteria in accordance with applicable standards and evaluate test results.
  • Maintain open lines of communication with coworkers, clients, and subcontractors.
  • Ability to provide clear technical guidance to other technicians and subcontractors is preferred.
  • Ability to organize and report test results and send information to the office for data processing.
  • Ability to solve technical issues in the field.
  • Follow technology advancements in CWI is preferred.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 88 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 Houston, TX

We're tracking 361 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 196 different employers. 123 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 562 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Intertek currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $36/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and Midlothian at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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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