Certified Welding Inspector W - HOU

Position Title:
Certified Welding Inspector

Location:

H
ouston, TX - Subject to Change

Compensation: |$50/hr.+ (DOE) |Per Diem: $4,515|Hourly W2 Full Time|OT after 40 hours| Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental |

Position Overview

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) role is a key position within Halo Technical Solutions Global’s quality and commissioning team, responsible for verifying welding activities meet project specifications, approved procedures, applicable codes, and quality requirements on large-scale industrial construction projects. This role performs inspections before, during, and after welding, verifies welder qualifications and supporting documentation, and coordinates required NDE/NDT activities. Operating in fast-paced environments such as data centers, manufacturing facilities, and other mission-critical infrastructure, this position also supports weld documentation, deficiency resolution, contractor coordination, and proactive quality oversight to help prevent rework and schedule impacts.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify welding activities comply with project specifications, drawings, approved procedures, and applicable codes
• Review and verify welder qualifications, WPS/PQR documentation, materials, and fit-up requirements
• Perform inspections before, during, and after welding activities
• Identify and document weld deficiencies, nonconformances, and required corrective actions
• Verify weld repairs are completed in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements
• Coordinate and support required NDE/NDT inspections and testing activities
• Maintain accurate weld inspection records, reports, certifications, and supporting documentation
• Review drawings, specifications, welding procedures, and applicable engineering documentation
• Coordinate with field supervision, QA/QC teams, contractors, and trade partners to resolve welding and quality issues
• Proactively identify quality concerns that may result in rework, schedule impacts, or noncompliance
• Support project quality meetings, inspections, audits, and turnover documentation as required
• Ensure welding work is completed, documented, and accepted in accordance with project quality requirements

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of welding inspection, welding quality, or related construction inspection experience
• Background in welding and fabrication within industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or large-scale construction environments
• Working knowledge of welding processes, joint preparation, fit-up, materials, and weld acceptance criteria
• OSHA 10 (Construction) prior to site arrival
• NFPA 70E certification required(must be current)
• First Aid ,
  CPR , and AED Certification through the American Heart Association or must be willing to obtain within 30 days of arrival onsite
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, welding symbols, WPS/PQRs, and project documentation
• Familiarity with applicable AWS, ASME, and project-specific welding codes and standards
• Understanding of NDE/NDT methods and coordination requirements
• Strong documentation, communication, and technical problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Willing to relocate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on data center, manufacturing, mission-critical, industrial, or other large-scale construction projects
• Additional NDE/NDT certifications such as VT, PT, MT, UT, or RT
• Experience managing weld logs, inspection reports, NCRs, and turnover documentation
• Familiarity with QA/QC platforms such as ACC, CxAlloy, Procore, or similar systems
• Experience coordinating with contractors, field supervision, engineering, and commissioning teams
• Experience supporting welding QA/QC execution in fast-paced construction environments

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Active construction environment with indoor and outdoor work in varying temperatures
• Extended periods of walking and standing
• Frequent climbing of ladders and scaffolds and use of aerial lifts/MEWPs following required training
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined or elevated spaces
• Availability for extended shifts, nights, and weekends

Why Halo

Halo Technical Solutions Global is not a staffing company—we are a quality and commissioning partner embedded within major industrial and mission-critical construction projects. In addition to providing experienced professionals, we design, implement, and continuously improve the processes, systems, and standards that drive…