Job Title:
Visual Inspector/AWS/CWI
Company: Acuren
Location: Birmingham, AL
Created: 2026-04-13
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Position Summary Acuren is seeking a AWS/CWI for operations in the Birmingham AL area. This will be a callout/travel position. Successful candidates must be able to travel up to 90% throughout Birmingham AL and surrounding areas. (The environments will be Corn/Agricultural, Petro-Chem, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Gas Plants, Refineries, Pipelines and Pharmaceuticals.) SIGN-ON BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Responsibilities * At the direction of client, perform visual and non-destructive examination of static and dynamic pressure retaining equipment in accordance with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) * Submit to client technically accurate reports documenting equipment condition * Provide client with technical recommendations for the repair, re-rate, replacement, and/or alteration of plant equipment, as required for safe operation within stated operating parameters for durations specified by client * Provide technical input to client as required for welding and metallurgical issues * Provide technical guidance, on a application of non-destructive examination techniques and procedures * Fully comply with all Acuren and client safe work practices and actively participate in all site safety initiatives * Willingness to travel if needed Requirements * Certification of Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) * 5 - 10 years' experience or 2+ years on site experience * Additional API a plus * In-depth working knowledge of CWI and ASME standards * Experience working in direct support of petrochemical facility engineers Benefits * Competitive salary * Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance * 401K Plan * Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off Company Overview Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services. Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments. Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. #LI-BE1