Certified Welding Inspector​/Senior Special Inspector-Portland

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Regular Full-time Portland, OR, Wilsonville, OR, US

Salary Range: $50.00 To $55.00 Hourly

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

We are seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support inspection services in our Wilsonville/Portland, OR area

If you do not meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply. We are interested in talking with experienced field inspectors and understanding your background, certifications, and where you may fit within our team.

Qualifications/

Experience:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Strong field inspection experience on active construction sites
• Structural steel and field welding inspection experience
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.8
• Experience inspecting seismic structural steel connections
• Familiarity with Seismic Force Resisting Systems (SFRS) and demand-critical welds
• Familiarity with AISC 341 seismic requirements
• Experience reviewing WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, steel details, and welding symbols
• Experience inspecting weld size, profile, fit-up, joint preparation, preheat/interpass temperatures, filler metals, and visible discontinuities
• Experience inspecting high-strength bolting
• Experience verifying field compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and welding procedures
• Experience identifying and documenting nonconforming work
• Strong daily reporting and documentation skills
• ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector certification
• MT/PT/UT Level II certifications
• Experience with IBC Chapter 17 special inspections
• Healthcare, hospital, or large commercial construction experience
• Ability to work independently in the field and coordinate with contractors, PMs, and engineers
• Comfortable working around active construction, lifts, scaffolding, and changing site conditions
• Flexibility for overtime, nights, weekends, and changing project schedules
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites
• ICC certifications such as Reinforced Concrete, Fireproofing, or Post-Installed Anchors
  are a plus

Certerra provides opportunities for cross-training and career development in multiple inspection disciplines.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may…