Are you looking to join Florida’s fastest growing MEP Contractor?
B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud five-time winner of the Great Place to Work certification, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Mechanical Piping to join our dynamic and expanding team.
WHY CHOOSE B&I CONTRACTORS, INC.?
- Industry Leader: As Florida’s fastest growing MEP contractor, we specialize in large-scale commercial projects.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
- Retirement Benefits: We are a 100% employee-owned company with an ESOP. You can also participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
- Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1,500 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Mechanical Piping is B&I’s resource for weld examination, piping quality control, verification, and documentation. The role independently verifies that mechanical piping fabrication and installation comply with contract documents, approved submittals, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), applicable ASME and AWS requirements, manufacturer instructions, and B&I quality standards. The Inspector performs and documents visual examination of welds within the individual’s certification and project-authorized scope, verifies welder and procedure qualifications, tracks deficiencies and repairs through closure, and supports system testing, commissioning, and turnover. Field leadership remains accountable for installation quality and correction of deficient work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Field Inspection and Verification
- Perform routine, first-work, fit-up, in-process, final-weld, milestone, pre-concealment, and readiness inspections for mechanical piping systems and equipment connections.
- Verify fabrication and installation against current drawings, specifications, approved submittals, RFIs/ASIs, coordinated models, manufacturer instructions, approved WPSs, and applicable codes and standards.
- Inspect hydronic, condenser-water, steam, condensate, refrigerant, fuel-gas, equipment, and other assigned mechanical piping; verify fit-up, alignment, joint preparation, preheat/interpass controls where required, weld profile, supports, valves, specialties, access, cleanliness, and related trade interfaces.
- Apply required inspection checkpoints and hold points before concealment, insulation, startup, testing, or turnover when acceptance criteria have not been met.
- Coordinate inspection timing with the Superintendent, Foreman, Project Manager, and Regional QC Manager.
ACC Documentation and Corrective Action
- Complete assigned trade-specific QC checklists and inspection records in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) at the point of work.
- Create deficiencies in ACC with a clear description, exact location, responsible party, due date, supporting photo, and drawing or sheet reference when applicable.
- Track open deficiencies, verify completed corrective actions through reinspection, and close items only after conformance is confirmed.
- Maintain weld maps, weld logs, welder identification and continuity records, WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation, visual examination reports, weld-repair records, pressure-test records, flushing and cleaning documentation, and other required quality records.
- Provide concise status updates on completed inspections, open issues, overdue corrections, recurring failure points, and emerging risks.
Preconstruction, Testing, Commissioning, and Turnover
- Participate in preconstruction QC alignment, constructability, coordination, and project kickoff reviews as assigned.
- Identify high-risk installations, project-specific inspection needs, and required quality checkpoints before work begins.
- Witness or verify required tests in accordance with project requirements and confirm complete, traceable test documentation.
- Support turnover and closeout by confirming required checklists, test reports, and deficiency closure are complete.
Coaching and Continuous Improvement
- Coach Foremen in the field on installation standards, checklist use, recurring failure points, and prevention of rework.
- Communicate recurring issues and lessons learned so standards, checklists, SOPs, and training can be improved.
- Maintain professional working relationships with project teams, customer representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, and commissioning partners.
- Escalate unresolved, repeated, or high-risk quality conditions through the established QC and operational leadership channels.
Performance Expectations
- Assigned inspections and checklists are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Deficiencies are documented with sufficient detail for prompt correction and are verified through closure.
- Required testing and turnover records are complete, traceable, and stored in the approved project system.
- Recurring issues and quality trends are communicated to leadership and converted into preventive action, checklist updates, or training.
- Field teams receive timely, practical coaching that supports consistent execution and reduced rework.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Five or more years of commercial or industrial mechanical piping and welding inspection experience, including welded carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems.
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential in good standing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of welding processes, weld discontinuities, fit-up, materials, supports, valves, equipment connections, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, and system readiness.
- Ability to read and interpret contract drawings, specifications, approved submittals, shop drawings, coordinated models, RFIs/ASIs, and manufacturer instructions.
- Ability to identify nonconforming work, communicate findings clearly, and verify corrective actions without assuming responsibility for directing the installation workforce.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, iPad-based field tools, ACC, and digital photo/document management.
- Ability to travel to assigned project sites and work in active construction environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Quality control, Foreman, Superintendent, or field leadership experience.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience applying ASME B31.1, ASME B31.9, ASME BPVC Section IX, ASME BPVC Section V Article 9, AWS QC1, and project-specific welding requirements.
- ASNT VT, PT, or MT qualification; NCCER credentials; relevant trade license; brazing qualification knowledge; or manufacturer training.
- Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, commissioning, startup, or turnover documentation.
Core Competencies
- Technical judgment and attention to detail
- Accountability and objective documentation
- Clear communication and field coaching
- Planning, organization, and follow-through
- Collaboration and customer focus
- Problem solving and continuous improvement
SAFETY AWARENESS:
B & I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment and commits to use of same when performing in the role.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Tool List will be provided.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum requirements for the role are specified and are necessary to succeed in the role’s application of tasks
This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment. Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury.
Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales de hasta 50 libras de manera frecuente. El empleado debe poder realizar tareas que involucren trabajo físico, incluyendo levantar, empujar, jalar y transportar materiales, herramientas o equipo. El manejo manual de materiales debe realizarse de acuerdo con los estándares de seguridad de OSHA y las políticas de la compañía para minimizar el riesgo de lesiones.
