Mechanical Construction QC Tech (AWS CWI)

About This Role

Looking for a hands-on Mechanical Construction QC Tech to work on industrial sites in and around Baton Rouge, LA. This is a per-diem position paying $32–$44/hr. You will inspect welds, piping, tanks and structural work in refineries, chemical plants, power plants, paper mills and terminals. AWS CWI certification is required and a minimum of 2 years’ QC experience is required; 5+ years preferred. The right candidate must be physically fit (climb ladders, enter manways, walk large sites) and comfortable documenting QC progress on a laptop/tablet (weld mapping, weld logs, NCRs). Additional QC certifications (NACE/AMPP) and hands-on piping experience in operating process plants are a strong plus.

What You'll Do

• • Perform visual weld inspections and verify weld profiles against codes and drawings on piping, tanks and structural systems.
• • Create and maintain weld maps, weld logs, inspection records and nonconformance reports using tablets or laptops.
• • Conduct field QC tasks: dimensional checks, fit-up verification, pressure test observations and tagged repairs.
• • Coordinate findings with foremen and site crews, ensure repairs meet code, and follow up on corrective actions.
• • Enter confined spaces and manways, climb ladders and stairways to access welds and equipment; walk large job sites to perform routine inspections.
• • Support NDT technicians and review NDT reports; verify painter and coating prep where applicable.

What We're Looking For

• • AWS CWI certification — required.
• • Minimum 2 years’ QC role experience in industrial construction; 5+ years preferred.
• • Experience inspecting piping work in operating process plants (refinery/chemical/power/paper/terminal) preferred.
• • Computer skills for documentation: weld mapping, weld logs, NCR tracking and basic reporting (tablet/laptop).
• • Physically fit: able to climb ladders/stairs, enter manways/confined spaces, and walk large job sites.
• • Familiarity with common welding processes and materials (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxyfuel cutting, stainless and carbon steel welding).

Qualifications

• • CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) — required.
• • NACE/AMPP coatings or corrosion inspection certifications — preferred.
• • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 — preferred.
• • Confined Space Entry awareness/training and CPR/First Aid — preferred.
• • Valid driver’s license, ability to travel to job sites, and pass background and drug screening.

What We Offer

• • Pay: $32–$44/hr (DOE) with per diem for eligible travel assignments.
• • Per diem position — travel and lodging assistance provided where applicable.
• • Overtime available on many projects.
• • PPE provided or PPE stipend depending on assignment.
• • Steady industrial projects — refineries, power plants, terminals and large process facilities.

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