Certified Weld Inspector

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 100%

Type of Travel: Continental US

CACI is seeking a Part Time Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) SME in allied processes (welding specific) with AWS CWI certification. This is not a remote position. This position will require extensive travel (100% unless the applicant lives near one of the shipyards in which work is performed). Work schedule is not a typical 9-5 and there is considerable overtime work required when deployed. While the position is Part Time due to the irregular schedule, the actual hours worked will be in excess of regular full-time hours on an annual basis.

Work locations include:

• Norfolk, VA

• Charleston, SC

• Mobile, AL

• Portland, OR

• San Francisco, CA

• Philadelphia, PA and many other CONUS and OCONUS locations in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East

Applicants must have significant experience working with marine-grade aluminum alloys (see below for specifics and please address your qualifications and experience in your application). All qualified travel expenses are reimbursed at government per diem rates for hotel and meals.

More About the Role:

A Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) qualification is a requirement (please list your AWS CWI number). The position will include extensive travel in support of Military Sealift Command ship maintenance availabilities and other repair periods, aluminum welding PWS/PQR reviews, and WPS/PQR documents development.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The CWI will inspect aluminum weldments throughout each ship, including all superstructure, within holds, confined spaces, tanks, etc. The CWI will detail all findings in daily logs and weekly reports, working closely with government personnel, ship's crew, and other inspectors. The CWI will write monthly reports detailing work performed under contract. The CWI will be responsible for scheduling their travel, working with CACI management staff in the process and following all CACI and federal policy regarding the same. Limited tasking may be assigned for remote technical work based on customer requirements.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Current AWS CWI certification and endorsements in AWS D1.2, Penetrant Testing (PT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Structural Drawing Reading (SME proposed without endorsements shall clearly have a minimum of nine (9) years of documented experience with NDT practices, writing weld procedures, reading structural drawings, project oversight, and clearly demonstrate experience with aluminum welding).

• Experience with inspection of aluminum welds, optimally including inspection for welds on sensitized aluminum.

• Expert knowledge of welding and experience with inspection of welds including but not limited to slot/plug welds, NDT on sensitized aluminum, complex welds/experience with ~25mm thick to ~3mm plate, friction stir welds, weld inspection of varying material specs with minimum knowledge of 5454, 5083, and 6061 and any other commonly used Marine Grade Aluminum Alloys.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Physical ability to enter into and work comfortably within confined spaces, holds, tanks, and ascend/descend ladder wells.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree (structural engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, naval architecture);

• Experience with aluminum ship design and construction.

• Active SECRET-level Clearance.

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

• For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $44,900-$89,800. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and, life insurance, retirement and savings.