College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Workforce & Economic Development

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

 • Provide leadership and strategic direction for AWS testing and certification programs
• Ensure compliance with AWS standards, procedures, and accreditation requirements
• Oversee the administration of AWS Certified Welder Program.
• Manage testing schedules, facilities, equipment, and personnel to ensure efficient operations
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and reporting purposes
• Train, supervise, and evaluate testing staff, proctors, and evaluators
• Serve as the primary point of contact with AWS and other regulatory or accrediting bodies
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local industry to support workforce needs
• Monitor program performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and best practices within testing environments
• Adheres to the LDCC’s Standards of Practice
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Education: 

Qualifications:
Personnel shall have the necessary education, training, technical knowledge, and experience for their functions. The minimum personnel requirements for the Test Facility shall include:
• The inspection and testing services of the Test Facility shall be under the direction of a person charged with technical managerial responsibility. They shall be a full-time employee of the Test Facility and shall have at least five (5) years of technical experience in inspection and testing of welders.
• Welder qualification tests performed by an Accredited Test Facility for the AWS Certified Welder program shall be administered by a Qualifier who is currently certified as a Certified Welding Inspector according to AWS Standard QC47.
• Demonstrated experience in welding, fabrication, inspection, or industrial maintenance environments is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Welding codes, such as but not limited to AWS, ASME IX, and API 1104.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience in testing, training, or an industrial setting
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements

Work Environment:
• Combination of office, classroom, and hands-on shop/testing lab environments
• Requires adherence to PPE and industrial safety standards
• May involve occasional travel for training, audits, or industry engagement.
• May include other duties as required.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand for extended periods in shop or testing environments
• Ability to lift moderate weight (up to 50 lbs) as needed
• Capability to work in industrial conditions including heat, noise, and confined spaces

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.