Certified Weld Inspector

Job Summary

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations, and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor primarily serving the Arizona market, providing plumbing, piping, process piping, ductwork, and equipment installations for commercial, institutional, high‑tech, and industrial clients.

Certified Weld Inspector

Tempe, Arizona

Project Manager

From inception to commissioning and beyond, we offer complete mechanical contracting and energy services solutions. Our expertise includes design‑assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction for semiconductor, data center, healthcare, biotech, water treatment, power generation, and other facilities.

• Inspect welds and materials per AWS, ASME, and API standards.
• Develop and manage welding QC plans and documentation.
• Review WPS, PQR, and WPQ.
• Perform visual and NDT 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 QC 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, such as NDT Level II or ASQ.

• Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and careful handling of confidential information.
• Goal‑oriented, self‑starter with the ability to build rapport and influence others.
• Highly self‑motivated, excellent organizational skills, and ability to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Willingness to learn from feedback and adapt behavior as needed.
• Commitment to company values.

Must communicate effectively in English and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, suppliers, and contractor organizations.

Regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear while communicating verbally and in writing. Must work at a computer for extended periods, and be able to adjust focus, see close and distant vision, and use peripheral vision.

Typical office environment except when visiting field locations; noise level usually moderate to loud. May require occasional travel by car or airplane to field locations or business meetings.

The preceding job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Construction