1- Perform the inspection work in accordance with the Iowa DOT contract documents. 2- The inspections can be scheduled following contractual agreement and coordination with the fabricator. CWI will inspect on a mutually agreed upon schedule. (may involve second shift) 3- The inspector will be outfitted with his own personal protective equipment including hard hat, eye protection, ear protection, safety glasses and safety shoes or other equipment required by the fabricator. 4- Perform quality assurance (QA) inspections to confirm that the shop is fabricating material in accordance with the Iowa DOT contract documents, and that the fabricator’s quality control (QC) is effectively controlling the work to the standard of their approved quality control plan. 5- The inspector will write a daily inspection report to document the activities and findings as witnessed during his presence at the job site. 6- The Iowa DOT expects the fabrication shops to maintain proper and safe access to the items to be inspected by the CWI and its IOWA DOT inspectors. 7- The CWI is considered the lead Inspector on the fabrication process, all problems, issues, non-conformances MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE Structural Fabrication Section of the Iowa DOT, so that we can ensure that corrective action is taken promptly in accordance with the Iowa DOT requirements. 8- Communicate, either written or verbal, with the Iowa DOT- Structural Fabrication Section a minimum of twice per week. Brief the DOT on potential or pending issues. Make and be able to implement corrective actions with minimal supervision, but with full communication. 9- Record all heat numbers, widths and thicknesses of all structural steel incorporated into the project. 10- Check fit-ups, burning and/or cutting. 11- Review fabricator welder certifications, CWI certifications and NDT certifications 12- Obtain and review material test reports (MTRs) for conformance with project specifications. Document traceability of main member materials. 13- Coordinate with the Iowa DOT Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) for the prepayment of material. 14- NDT proficiency should not be less than level II certification. Witness, monitor and review reports for all of the required Non-Destructive Testing (UT, RT, VT, PT, & MT). 15- Radiographs film interpretation (RT), view and interpret all X-Rays. Provide comments, accept and/or reject if films are not readable or clear and discuss with IA DOT, fill out Form 193 and send it to AMES – Construction and Materials Office. Monitor the X-Ray technicians. 16- Perform coatings inspection services. 17- Perform periodic and final visual inspection. 18- Stamp members after acceptance. 19- Use Iowa DOT form 193 for sampling of bolts, radiographs, main members, etc. 20- Audit final package from the fabricator. Make final report as required in IM 565. 21- Submit three electronic copies of the final report within one week of completion. 22- Submit reports and documentation on Doc Express in a timely manner. 23- Review and approve WPS’s and PQR’s as needed. 24- Perform audits for Iowa DOT shop approval requests (paper and on-site). 25- Review and comment on Requests for Information (RFI) and Non-conformance Reports (NCR) from fabricators pertaining to material acceptance, fabrication, painting/coatings, etc.
