NDT VT Level II / CWI Inspector

FST Technical Services • Springfield, MO

1d • $45 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

FST Technical Services is seeking experienced Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) and/or Visual Testing (VT) Inspectors with experience and technical knowledge consistent with an NDT VT Level II to support a pharmaceutical construction project in Springfield, Missouri. This is a short-term assignment anticipated to last approximately 90-120 days, with all approved project-related travel expenses covered by FST, including airfare, hotel accommodations, rental vehicle, and meals and incidentals. While this opportunity is short term in scope, FST’s expectation is that we will work to have continued employment available after this project is complete. The primary focus of this role will be the visual inspection of welded process piping, sanitary/high-purity piping, mechanical systems, and associated installations within a regulated pharmaceutical construction environment. Candidates are not required to currently hold an NDT VT Level II certification. Candidates must, however, possess sufficient previous visual inspection experience, technical knowledge, and practical skills to successfully complete FST's required VT Level II qualification process after hire and prior to mobilization to the project site.

Requirements

• Substantial hands-on experience performing visual inspection of welded piping and mechanical systems at a level consistent with the responsibilities of an NDT VT Level II Inspector.
• Demonstrate experience with: Visual inspection and evaluation of welded piping systems.
• Demonstrate experience with: Weld fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, weld profiles, and workmanship.
• Demonstrate experience with: Identification and evaluation of visible weld discontinuities and unacceptable conditions.
• Demonstrate experience with: Application of applicable codes, standards, specifications, drawings, and acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrate experience with: Process piping and mechanical system inspection.
• Demonstrate experience with: Weld maps, weld logs, inspection reports, material documentation, and QA/QC records.
• Demonstrate experience with: Reading and interpreting P&IDs, piping isometrics, construction drawings, specifications, and welding documentation.
• Demonstrate experience with: Working independently in the field and accurately documenting inspection results.
• Possess, or be capable of demonstrating, working inspection knowledge applicable to pharmaceutical process piping, including: ASME requirements applicable to welding and inspection.
• Possess, or be capable of demonstrating, working inspection knowledge applicable to pharmaceutical process piping, including: ASME B31.3 - Process Piping.
• Possess, or be capable of demonstrating, working inspection knowledge applicable to pharmaceutical process piping, including: ASME BPE - Bioproprocessing Equipment.
• Possess, or be capable of demonstrating, working inspection knowledge applicable to pharmaceutical process piping, including: Visual weld inspection and applicable acceptance criteria.
• Possess, or be capable of demonstrating, working inspection knowledge applicable to pharmaceutical process piping, including: Process piping fabrication and installation.
• Possess, or be capable of demonstrating, working inspection knowledge applicable to pharmaceutical process piping, including: Sanitary and high-purity stainless-steel piping and tubing.
• Possess, or be capable of demonstrating, working inspection knowledge applicable to pharmaceutical process piping, including: Weld documentation and traceability.
• Ability to work safely in an active pharmaceutical/industrial construction environment, including prolonged standing and walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, kneeling, accessing piping installations, wearing required PPE, and performing detailed visual inspections under varying field conditions.
• Ability to work from heights on ladders, scaffolding and wearing safety harness gear.

Nice To Haves

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• Previous NDT VT Level II qualification or certification.
• Experience with orbital welding, sanitary/high-purity piping, and pharmaceutical or life-sciences construction.
• Previous borescope inspection experience, particularly involving sanitary, high-purity, or orbital-welded process piping.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life-sciences, semiconductor, food/beverage, or other high-purity manufacturing construction experience.
• Strong ASME B31.3 process piping inspection experience.
• Working knowledge of ASME BPE requirements.
• Sanitary/high-purity stainless-steel piping experience.
• Orbital welding inspection experience.
• Borescope inspection experience.
• Weld mapping and weld traceability experience.
• QA/QC turnover documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of process piping, sanitary/high-purity piping, welds, tubing, mechanical systems, and associated components.
• Evaluate welds and installations against applicable project specifications, drawings, procedures, codes, and acceptance criteria.
• Apply applicable ASME, B31.3, and BPE requirements during inspection activities.
• Inspect weld fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, completed weld profiles, and workmanship.
• Identify visible weld discontinuities, defects, and nonconforming installations.
• Review weld maps, weld logs, inspection reports, material documentation, and associated QA/QC records.
• Verify piping installations against P&IDs, isometric drawings, specifications, and approved construction documentation.
• Support inspection of sanitary and high-purity piping systems, including orbital-welded systems where applicable.
• Accurately document inspection results in accordance with project QMS requirements.
• Communicate deficiencies and nonconforming conditions to project QA/QC and construction personnel.
• Verify corrective actions and support deficiency closeout.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch-list activities, turnover inspections, and final documentation review.
• Coordinate effectively with contractors, subcontractors, QA/QC personnel, construction management, and client representatives.
• Participate in the client's internal borescope inspection training.

Benefits

• All approved project-related travel expenses covered, including airfare, hotel accommodations, rental vehicle, and meals and incidentals.
• Continued employment opportunities after project completion.
• Onsite Borescope Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed