Mechanical Quality Inspector - HVAC

Location: Lebanon, Indiana | Position Type: Full-Time / Long-Term Project Assignment

About the role

FST Technical Services is a leading provider of quality assurance, commissioning, and technical services supporting complex construction projects in pharmaceutical, semiconductor, data center, advanced manufacturing, and other mission‑critical industries. The role is an experienced HVAC / Mechanical Quality Inspector supporting a major pharmaceutical construction project in Lebanon, Indiana, providing field‑based oversight of HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and piping installations throughout construction, startup, commissioning, and turnover.

Work environment: active industrial construction site with indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to HVAC equipment, piping, mechanical systems, elevated work areas, noise, dust, heat, cold, and varying weather. Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods, climbing stairs/ladders, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting up to 25 lb regularly and up to 50 lb occasionally, wearing required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high‑visibility clothing, hearing protection, safety‑toe footwear), and visual acuity sufficient for detailed field inspections and reading drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide field quality oversight for HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and piping installations throughout construction, startup, and turnover
• Perform routine inspections, audits, and field walkdowns to verify compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, manufacturer requirements, approved submittals, and applicable industry standards
• Review and implement project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and turnover requirements for the mechanical scope
• Monitor installation, testing, balancing, flushing, pressure testing, startup, and commissioning activities for mechanical systems
• Verify proper installation and integration of chilled water, heating hot water, condenser water, steam, compressed air, air handling systems, clean rooms, process piping, and other mechanical utility systems
• Work within established Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure consistent execution of quality processes and documentation requirements
• Maintain accurate quality records, including inspection reports, turnover packages, testing records, deficiency logs, and quality metrics
• Manage quality issues through the complete lifecycle, including identification, documentation, tracking, corrective action implementation, verification, and closure
• Generate, review, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), quality observations, and corrective action requests
• Utilize project issue‑tracking systems to ensure timely resolution of quality concerns and maintain visibility with project stakeholders
• Participate in project meetings and provide status updates regarding quality performance, trends, deficiencies, and outstanding issues
• Coordinate closely with construction, engineering, commissioning, contractors, and subcontractors to promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements, safety regulations, and applicable building and mechanical codes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Minimum 10 years of construction quality experience supporting HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and piping installations
• Minimum 5 years of direct cleanroom construction experience within pharmaceutical, semiconductor, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, or other controlled‑environment facilities
• Demonstrated experience supporting large commercial or industrial construction projects valued at $200 million or greater
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, utility systems, process piping, testing and balancing, and mechanical commissioning activities
• Proven experience working within formal quality management systems and construction quality programs
• Experience managing quality documentation, turnover records, inspection reports, NCRs, corrective actions, and issue‑tracking systems
• Strong understanding of ASME, ANSI, SMACNA, ASHRAE, and applicable mechanical and building codes
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, commissioning documents, and quality records
• Ability to identify, document, track, and resolve quality issues in a fast‑paced construction environment
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GMP‑regulated facilities and cleanroom validation processes
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and turnover of critical facility systems
• Experience using digital construction quality management and issue‑tracking platforms