Amentum

Work in Kuwait is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to obtain a work permit from the State of Kuwait, which is requested on the applicant’s behalf by their employer. Effective January 1, 2021, the Kuwait Public Authority of Manpower issued new work permit regulations, informing contractors that it will not issue a work permit to any individual who is fifty-nine (59) years or older and holds a high school grade certificate or less. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required for all candidates fifty-nine (59) years or older. See Administrative Decision No. (520) of 2020 AD – Amendment to the Administrative Decision No. (552) of 2018 on Issuing the Work Permit Regulations. Candidates with a current Visa 18 (residency visa) are excluded from the education requirement. 

Purpose: The Certified Welder Inspector (CWI) will inspect and evaluate welding work to ensure it meets the required quality standards, industry codes, and specifications. CWI role is to ensure maintaining welding integrity and ensuring the safety and reliability of welded structures, vehicle armor and components for military equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections of welding processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Conduct visual examinations and dimensional checks on welded components.
• Verify the quality and integrity of welds, including weld penetration, fusion, and appearance.
• Assess welder qualifications, including certifications and proficiency in various welding techniques.
• Interpret and analyze welding specifications, blueprints, and drawings to ensure compliance.
• Identify defects, flaws, or deviations from the specified standards and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Project leadership, Department managers, and welding personnel to address any quality-related issues and provide technical guidance.
• Stay updated with industry standards, codes, and inspection techniques to ensure continuous professional development.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 2+ years of previous experience as a Certified Welder Inspector or in a related welding quality assurance role.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in AWS D1.1-2020.
• Possess a valid certification as a Welding Inspector from a recognized certifying body, preferably American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector - CWI.
• Knowledgeable about various welding processes and quality measures.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with pertinent welding codes (e.g., ASME, AWS, API).
• Skilled in visual inspections and non-destructive testing techniques.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Certification, License & Clearance:

• Valid Certified Welder Inspector certification, preferably from American Welding Society-AWS.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license.
• Tier 1 NACI required for all U.S. Citizens.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Facility credentials/authorization required: Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. 

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. 

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Mental Demands:

• Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Disclaimer:

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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