Job Details

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the U.S. national construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.

People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:

• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters
  • Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Matters – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team
  • Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

The Role

The Lead Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) oversees welding and related QA/QC activities on a large electric commercial vehicle battery manufacturing facility. The role ensures all structural, piping, HVAC, plumbing, and associated mechanical work complies with applicable codes, project specifications, and company quality and safety standards while coordinating closely with construction, engineering, and safety teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily welding inspection activities for structural steel, pipe, and associated systems in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.x, ASME Section IX, and applicable ASME B31 series piping codes.
• Verify compliance of WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications with governing codes and project requirements; support qualification activities as needed.
• Perform visual inspection of joint fit-up, root and final welds, materials, preheat/interpass, and weld sizes/profiles; document acceptance or nonconformance in line with project criteria.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, P&IDs, piping isometrics, and general arrangement drawings to identify welds, joints, and inspection hold points.
• Develop and maintain weld maps, joint tracking logs, welder traceability, and inspection records to support turnover and QA documentation.
• Redline drawings and isometric sketches to document field changes, reroutes, and as-built conditions related to welds, supports, and routing.
• Coordinate inspection activities with field supervision and project management to support schedule milestones and minimize rework.
• Prepare clear, accurate inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs), punch lists, and follow up on corrective actions through closure.
• Review and approve inspection reports, weld logs, NCRs, and other welding-related QA/QC documentation prepared by CWIs and Level II/Level I inspectors.
• Plan and conduct regular audits of welding inspection activities, documentation, and field practices performed by CWIs and Level II/Level I inspectors; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support development and implementation of inspection and test plans (ITPs) and project-specific quality procedures.
• Interface with the owner, third-party inspectors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) during audits, walkdowns, and inspections.
• Attend and lead quality-related meetings with the client, corporate quality representatives, and key vendors to review progress, issues, and improvement actions.
• Represent the project QA/QC function in coordination meetings, pre inspection meetings, and vendor/fabricator quality discussions as required.
• Promote and enforce site safety expectations while performing inspections; stop work when safety or quality requirements are not met.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other inspectors and craft personnel on code requirements, weld quality, and best practices.

Minimum Education and Credentials

• High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma or degree in welding, mechanical, or industrial technology preferred.
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential in good standing.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction certification required as a condition of hire.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be a United States resident and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and any site-specific background requirements.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years of verifiable welding inspection experience on industrial or heavy commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated field experience applying AWS D1.1 (and applicable D1.x), ASME Section IX, and ASME B31 series piping codes.
• Prior experience on large process or manufacturing facilities (battery, chemical, petrochemical, automotive, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a lead, senior inspector, or QC supervisor role coordinating daily inspection activities.
• Experience with sheet metal, HVAC, and plumbing systems, and familiarity with their associated codes and standards (e.g., SMACNA, IMC/IPC, and mechanical/plumbing codes) strongly preferred.

Technical Requirements

• Strong working knowledge and practical interpretation of AWS D1.1/D1.x, ASME Section IX, and applicable ASME B31 codes used on the project.
• Proficient blueprint reading skills for structural steel, pipe supports, equipment setting, and piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, and general arrangement drawings.
• Ability to read and produce simple ISO (isometric) sketches to document field welds, reroutes, and repairs.
• Proven code interpretation skills for acceptance criteria, repair requirements, and inspection hold-point planning.
• Competence in verifying base and filler metals, joint preparation, preheat/interpass temperatures, and weld parameters against approved WPSs.
• Familiarity with NDE methods and reports (VT required; knowledge of MT/PT/UT/RT is a plus).
• Proficiency with common inspection and measuring tools (weld gauges, fillet gauges, micrometers, calipers, thermometers, etc.).

Documentation and QA/QC Skills

• Proficient in redlining drawings for as-built conditions and field changes affecting welds, supports, and routing.
• Strong skills in generating and maintaining inspection reports, weld logs, NCRs, RFIs (input/support), and turnover packages.
• Comfortable using electronic QA/QC systems, spreadsheets, and PDF tools for weld tracking, documentation control, and reporting.
• Ability to review and comment on WPS, PQR, and welder qualification documentation for clarity and compliance.

Soft Skills and Work Practices

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of ownership for quality and compliance.
• Effective verbal and written communication with craft personnel, supervision, engineering, client representatives, and third parties.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple inspection tasks in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willingness and authority to stop work when quality or safety standards are not met.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to coach, mentor, and support field teams while maintaining clear quality expectations.

The hourly rate range for this position is $70-$80/hr. (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).