NDT/NDE - Certified Welding Inspector - S&ME, Inc.

Position: NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector

Requisition Number: 2024-1060-03

S&ME seeks an individual passionate about ensuring the structural integrity of steel to join our NDE/NDT team in Wilmington, NC as an NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).

What You Will Do:

As a NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our projects by visually inspecting structural steel, including bolted and welded connections, where no two days are the same. You'll be engaged in fieldwork that may involve safely climbing steel structures such as buildings, cell phone towers, and water tanks to heights exceeding 200 feet, using fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems.

• Conducting field inspections and non-destructive testing to maintain the highest standards of quality.
• Coordinating testing assignments across diverse projects, contributing to the success of each endeavor.
• Maintaining and managing testing equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Preparing detailed reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Demonstrating flexibility, as overtime, evening, and weekend work may be required during peak project periods.

Position will require 50+ hour work weeks (during periods of peak workload), as well as off-shift and weekend work, as required.

Who You Are:

• You have a High School Diploma/GED
• You have at least 3 years metals testing experience or an associate degree
• You have an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• You have achieved ASNT Level II certification per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least one method
• You have Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training
• You have experience in the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems

Preferred Certifications:

• ICC certification in Building Inspections and/or Structural Steel Inspection
• Level II for UT certification
• Level II for PT, MT certifications

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Ability to climb heights in excess of 200 feet
• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

Who We Are:

We are S&ME! For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

Check out this video https://bit.ly/41l9Kt2 to hear directly from our employee-owners on what it's like working at S&ME.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover
• Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
• Referral Bonuses

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.

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