Welding & Mechanical Integrity Specialist

INVISTA is hiring a Welding & Mechanical Integrity Specialist for our Nylon 6,6 Polymer and Cordura Fiber Plant in Camden, SC.

Our Team

The role of the Welding & Mechanical Integrity Specialist is to support the site to ensure quality welding practices that meet or exceed required codes and quality requirements.

Additionally, this person will support Mechanical Integrity processes at the plant and begin to obtain required certifications to backfill the site's Mechanical Integrity Technician in the future.

What You Will Do



* Performing quality control activities on pressure vessels, mass transfer equipment, combustion equipment, and pressure piping, including the development and execution of field inspection plans


* Perform visual and physical checks on final welds, flange assembly, and equipment installation


* Comply and ensure compliance with project documents, welding procedures, ASME, CSA Codes, and customer specifications.


* Review and approve Material Test Reports, Non-Destructive Inspection reports, etc.


* Oversight of subcontracted NDE


* Accurately and effectively generate, distribute, and maintain maintenance records and reports in support of regulatory and company requirements


* Perform QA/QC of all welding work within their skillset


* Utilize subject matter expertise to train and develop employees on safe and quality welding processes


* Act as an INVISTA Representative in the management of contractors where applicable, up to and including developing work scopes, acquiring competitive bids, and writing contracts as defined by management


* Support the work order planning and BOM development and updating processes as defined by management


* Conducting visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) on process equipment to identify defects like corrosion, erosion, or fatigue.


* Creating detailed inspection reports, maintaining records of equipment deficiencies, and documenting repairs.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* High school diploma plus formal post-secondary technical training in welding, inspection, mechanical integrity, or a related discipline (e.g., accredited trade school, community college, military technical training, or apprenticeship program)


* Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through the American Welding Society (AWS) or progress toward obtaining CWI


* Minimum 2 years of hands-on welding inspection experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment


* Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ASME Section IX & ASME pressure equipment codes


* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, WPSs, P&IDs, and inspection documentation


* Experience reviewing and validating Material Test Reports (MTRs), NDE reports, and inspection records


* This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead



* Associate degree or higher in Welding Technology, ...