Certified Weld Inspector

Job Summary

Certified Weld Inspector responsible for ensuring compliance with industry codes, project specifications, and safety standards.

Certified Weld Inspector

Tempe, Arizona

Project Manager

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. UMEC serves the Arizona market with full mechanical installations including plumbing, piping, process piping, ductwork, and equipment for commercial, institutional, high tech, and industrial clients.

• Inspect welds and materials per AWS, ASME, API standards.
• Develop and manage welding quality control plans and documentation.
• Review WPS, PQR, and WPQ.
• Perform visual and non‑destructive testing inspections.
• Coordinate with third‑party inspectors and clients.
• Maintain welder certifications and inspection records.
• Support training and resolve quality issues.

• Degree in Welding Technology or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in HVAC or piping systems.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• 3–5 years of welding quality control experience in construction.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME IX, API 1104.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Additional certifications (e.g., NDT Level II, ASQ).

• Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Self‑starter with ability to build rapport and influence others.
• Self‑motivated and ambitious with excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn from feedback and adapt behavior.
• Commitment to company values.

Proficient in English and able to communicate effectively with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, and suppliers.

May require sitting, seeing, talking, hearing; ability to work at a computer; standard vision abilities; travel by car or airplane to field locations. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for disabilities.

Typical office conditions with occasional field location visits; moderate to loud noise levels. Travel may be required.

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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