Job Description
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Pipeline Station Fabrication & Installation
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Position: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy Infrastructure
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Project Scope: Pipeline Compressor/Metering Station Fabrication & Installation
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Initial Location: Fabrication Facility in Tuscola, IL
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Secondary Location: Field Jobsite near Joliet, IL (Field transit required following spool fabrication)
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Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
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Company Description
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JL Allen Services, Inc. is a general contractor dedicated exclusively to serving the pipeline industry. The company focuses on the construction of pipeline stations and specialized pipe fabrication projects. Team members work on technically demanding and safety-critical infrastructure that supports energy transport and related services. JL Allen Services, Inc. offers opportunities to contribute to high-quality pipeline projects in a professional, field-based environment.
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Position Overview
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We are seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to oversee quality control, code compliance, and welding inspection for high-pressure pipeline station fabrication.
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This role begins at a fabrication facility in Tuscola, IL, inspecting station piping spools and tie-ins. Once shop fabrication phases are complete, the inspector will mobilize and follow the fabricated pipe to the project installation site near Joliet, IL, providing field inspection through installation, tie-ins, and testing. Thorough working knowledge of API 1104, ASME B31.8 / B31.4, and ASME Section IX is required.
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Key Responsibilities
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Shop Fabrication Phase (Tuscola, IL)
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- Inspect shop-fabricated pipe spools, manifolds, launch/receive barrels, and station skid assemblies.
- Verify material test reports (MTRs), pipe schedules, heat numbers, fittings, and weld consumables against engineering drawings and project specifications.
- Monitor fit-up, joint alignment, bevel geometry, root openings, preheat, and interpass temperatures in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Conduct 100% visual inspection (VT) of completed shop welds for profile, undercut, porosity, and penetration.
- Coordinate with third-party Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) technicians (RT, UT/PAUT, MT, PT); review NDE film, digital logs, and vendor reports for code acceptance.
- Witness and audit hydrostatic pressure testing of completed spools, verifying test pressures, hold durations, and charting accuracy.
- Maintain comprehensive weld tracking logs, inspection reports, heat map documentation, and punch lists for release to the field.
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Field Installation Phase (Near Joliet, IL)
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- Mobilize to the pipeline station site near Joliet, IL to inspect receipt of spools and witness field installation.
- Witness and inspect field fit-up, station tie-in welds, and transition welds.
- Ensure adherence to client-approved Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQs), and pipeline operator specifications.
- Monitor field preheat, post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), and environmental protection (wind breaks, moisture control).
- Perform final walkdowns, resolve field punch lists, and sign off on completion packages for client turnover.
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Qualifications & Certifications
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- Active AWS CWI Certification: Current American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector credential required.
- API Experience: Documented experience inspecting to API 1104 (Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities).
- ASME Codes: Strong proficiency with ASME B31.8 (Gas Transmission), ASME B31.4 (Liquid Transportation), and ASME Section IX (Welding Qualifications).
- Industry Experience: Minimum 5+ years of quality control/welding inspection experience within pipeline, compressor station, pump station, or terminal construction.
- NDE Interpretation: Proven capability to audit and interpret Radiographic Testing (RT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT/PAUT) reports per API 1104 acceptance criteria.
- Driver’s License & Clean Record: Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to travel between designated job sites in Illinois.
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Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
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- Ability to split time between indoor fabrication shops and outdoor field conditions across all seasons.
- Ability to walk rough terrain, navigate open trenches, climb stairs/ladders, and work around active pipeline equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work long hours (typically 50–60 hours/week during active fabrication and tie-in schedules).
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Compensation
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- $35-75/hour
- Healthcare (100% employer paid)
- Travel Expenses
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