Certified Welding Inspector / Quality Trainer

Job Title Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Conduct classroom and practical training for Visual Testing (VT) inspectors and weld inspection personnel.• Deliver hands-on training focused on weld discontinuity recognition, weld acceptance criteria, inspection techniques, and inspection documentation.• Mentor and coach inspector candidates to improve technical knowledge and inspection proficiency.• Administer visual acuity examinations in accordance with applicable certification requirements.• Administer General, Specific, and Practical examinations for VT Level II candidates.• Track, verify, and maintain NDT experience hours required for initial certification and recertification of inspection personnel.• Conduct overchecks and audits of previously accepted wind tower sections to verify inspection effectiveness and compliance.• Perform quarterly technical reviews and inspector performance evaluations as required.• Identify trends, recurring defects, and opportunities for improvement in inspection and welding processes.• Collaborate with Welding Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Leadership, and NDE personnel to improve welding quality and inspection effectiveness.• Provide technical guidance and support regarding weld quality requirements, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.• Perform visual weld inspections and related quality activities on an as-needed basis to support production requirements.• Assist with special projects, audits, customer visits, and quality investigations as required.• Travel periodically to support training, audits, qualification activities, or other business needs.