CPG Instr Tech_Expert

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. Qualifications Required • High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum four years of experience as a weld inspector, welding technician, or related welding role. • Strong working knowledge of welding processes, weld discontinuities, fabrication practices, and weld inspection techniques. • Ability to effectively teach and communicate technical concepts in both classroom and hands-on settings. • Strong organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and quality procedures. • Ability to evaluate inspector competency and provide constructive technical feedback. • Ability to work effectively with production personnel, engineers, weld technicians, inspectors, and management. Preferred • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

• Candidates without a current CWI certification must possess the qualifications and commitment necessary to obtain CWI certification or equivalent within one year of hire. • Experience working within manufacturing, heavy fabrication, wind tower, structural steel, or pressure vessel environments. • Familiarity with NDT certification requirements and industry standards.