Certified Weld Inspector - Memphis

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

CERTIFIED WELD INSPECTOR

We are seeking a Certified Weld Inspector to support the buildout of SpaceXSI's high-performance data centers. In this hands-on role, you will inspect welds on industrial piping and structural steel and keep quality moving on our next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure. You will work closely with welding, mechanical, structural, and operations teams to verify weld quality from construction through turnover.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect welds in progress and at completion on large-bore industrial piping and structural steel, and accept or reject them against the applicable code, welding procedure specification (WPS), and drawings

Interpret AWS, ASME, and project specifications against isometric, spool, structural, and arrangement drawings

Monitor GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW work and confirm it is performed to the qualified welding procedure

Verify and document welder qualifications before a welder is released to weld on the package

Check joint design and preparation, fit-up, cleanliness, tack quality, preheat, interpass temperature, and interpass and final cleaning

Verify base metal and filler metal against the applicable specifications, including control and handling of welding consumables

Recommend and verify repairs, then visually inspect the completed repair before the joint is released

Oversee nondestructive examination and any required proof or mechanical testing, and confirm fabrication and inspection records are complete

Record inspection results and communicate findings to construction, welding, and engineering

Review contractor welding and inspection practices on site

Follow hot-work, LOTO, PPE, and site rules; report rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately

Support punch-list and NDE hold points through system turnover

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience visually inspecting welded industrial piping and/or structural steel in the field

Working knowledge of ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1

Nondestructive testing Level II, in line with ASNT SNT-TC-1A, in visual testing (VT), magnetic particle (MT), liquid penetrant (PT), ultrasonic (UT), or phased array ultrasonic (PAUT)

Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites

Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site

Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and inspection hold points

Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows

OSHA 10 or equivalent training

Ability to read isometric, spool, structural, and weld-map drawings and to record inspection results on a computer

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXSI data center construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases

Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders and stairs, lift up to 25 lb, stand and walk for a full shift, and wear PPE for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation

This is an onsite full-time, hourly position with overtime

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