Senior Welding Qualification Specialist

Location: Onsite across multiple locations in California, United States; travel up to 80% of working time, including overnight travel

Salary: $51.92–$87.50 per hour

Company

hirify.global operates natural gas transmission and distribution infrastructure, including pipelines, storage facilities, compressor stations, and measurement and control facilities.

What you will do

• Administer written and computer-based qualification tests and conduct field observations of welding knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Perform visual inspections and technical evaluations of welding work for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Use cutting, grinding, and a hydraulic press to conduct destructive testing of welds.
• Prepare employees for qualification testing through clear communication and tailboarding.
• Communicate testing progress to supervisors and address gaps in the operation qualification process.
• Maintain qualification records and collaborate with stakeholders on evaluation and process improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of journey-level welding experience.
• California Class C driver's license or equivalent.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of working time and travel overnight.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and use a hydraulic press for destructive weld testing.
• Ability to work onsite across the listed California locations.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Seven years of journey-level welding experience or main line welding experience.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification.
• CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer certification.
• Completion of an AWS Destructive Testing course.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within Gas Operations, supporting public and employee safety.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of welding evaluation and qualification processes.
• Collaborate with supervisors and stakeholder groups across gas operations.