Position Title: Certified Welding Inspector
Location: Houston, 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
The 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(Optional)
- 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 successful project execution.
Our team is made up of professionals who understand the work, take ownership, communicate openly, collaborate across teams, and bring solutions forward. If you’re looking to be part of a team that actively shapes how projects are executed while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence, you’ll fit right in.
Ready to Apply?
Apply today to join Halo Technical Solutions Global and support high-impact industrial construction projects.