Structural Steel Welding and Coatings Inspector

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a certified welding (AWS CWI) and coatings (AMPP / NACE / SSPC Level II) inspector to join our team that is based in Jacksonville, FL. This is a technical field position that requires travel to various locations within the US and in some cases to Canada. It is preferred that the candidate also has experience in structural steel and bridge inspections with familiarity with AWS Codes D1.1 and D1.5. The ideal candidate will be available for immediate contract employment followed with an assignment that will continue for the long term. The candidate must be capable of rigorous physical activity.

Your Impact

• In a quality assurance (QA) role

• structural steel fabrication activities in the shop and the field including but not limited to dimensional checks, welding inspection, NDT, coatings, and material test reports to contract drawings and documents

• monitoring and measuring: surface preparation, surface cleanliness, environmental conditions, paint kit mixing, and applications for compliance with approved contract documents, standards, and specifications

• Communication and interaction with owners, fabricators, engineers, NDT technicians, and other coating professionals

• Writing daily shop / field reports in digital format

• Participate in WSP safety meetings

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.

• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.

• NACE / AMPP or SSPC Coatings Certification Level II

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification

• Dependability, honesty, and integrity

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must be able to work well independently and with others

• Decision making skills

• Self-starter

• Must be willing to travel as needed, including overnight stays when out of town

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver License

• Sufficient physical stamina to work long hours indoors and outdoors under various field conditions and exposure to traffic, extreme heat, cold, rainfall, and snow

• Climbing, bending, crawling, and working on platforms, lift baskets, in confined spaces, and on uneven terrain

• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.

• Must pass a physical and background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metallizing and related inspections

• Experience performing QA/QC during structural steel fabrication

• ASNT NDT Level II or level III Certification (VT, UT. MT, RT (film interpretation))

• ICC Bolting certification

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.