Quality Piping Inspector - CWI/NDT VT Level II

FST Technical Services • Lebanon, IN

12d • $45 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

FST Technical Services provides quality assurance, commissioning, and technical services for complex construction projects across the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, data center, advanced manufacturing, and other mission-critical industries. FST is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support a major pharmaceutical construction project in Lebanon, Indiana. This field-based role focuses on piping fabrication, welding, installation, testing, and turnover. This position includes mobilization funds and full per diem for qualified traveling candidates.

Requirements

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or NDT VT level II experience required.
• Minimum 10 years of construction quality experience supporting mechanical systems, HVAC equipment, piping fabrication, welding, and piping installation.
• Minimum 5 years of direct cleanroom construction experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or similar controlled-environment facilities.
• Experience with GMP-regulated facilities and cleanroom validation processes required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME/ANSI standards, welding requirements, and applicable mechanical/building codes.
• Experience reviewing NDT results and verifying welder qualifications, WPSs, and PQRs.
• Experience with process piping, utility piping, high-purity/hygienic piping, formal Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality documentation, and turnover records.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, commissioning documentation, and quality records.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, startup, and turnover of critical facility systems.
• Experience with digital construction quality management and issue-tracking platforms.
• Previous experience supporting large pharmaceutical or advanced manufacturing capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide field quality oversight for piping fabrication, welding, and installation throughout construction, startup, and turnover.
• Perform and review weld inspections as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), including visual weld inspection.
• Review NDT results including RT, UT, PT, and MT.
• Verify welder qualifications and compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Verify piping fabrication and installation in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, ASME B31.3, applicable ASME/ANSI requirements, and owner quality standards.
• Perform field inspections, audits, and construction walkdowns; review project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), procedures, and turnover requirements.
• Monitor piping fabrication, welding, joint fit-up, NDT, flushing, passivation, and pressure/hydrostatic testing.
• Verify installation of process and utility piping systems, including chilled water, heating hot water, condenser water, steam, compressed air, and other critical utilities.
• Inspect and support hygienic and high-purity piping applications associated with pharmaceutical and controlled-environment facilities.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, testing records, turnover packages, deficiency logs, NCRs, corrective actions, and quality metrics.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, commissioning, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve quality issues and promote safety, quality, and accountability.

Benefits

• Mobilization funds provided for qualified traveling candidates.
• Full per diem provided for qualified traveling candidates.
• Competitive compensation and significant overtime opportunities; approximately 10 hours of overtime per week is typical.

What This Job Offers

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