Process Piping Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Process Piping Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to support a major high-tech/semiconductor construction project in Manassas, VA. This is a hands-on field position for someone who knows process piping construction, understands the language of the trades, and can serve as the technical bridge between construction teams, engineering, designers, and tool owners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a code compliance and constructability resource for Construction Management and Engineering teams, with a focus on high-purity process piping systems.
• Inspect materials before installation to verify compliance with fabrication and project specifications.
• Verify installations against master specifications, standard installation details, applicable state/local codes, and standards including ASME, AWS, NFPA, SMACNA, and applicable International Codes.
• Work directly with project management, construction management, contractor supervision, and trades to address quality and installation issues.
• Help field teams identify and resolve construction problems before they impact schedule or system performance.
• Perform required inspections and equipment/system signoffs.
• Participate in SOP activities and perform SIPP and Pre-Task Plan compliance audits.
• Resolve discipline-specific RFIs and technical construction questions in the field.
• Review tool drawing sets and help resolve field coordination and construction issues.
• Support pre-facilities readiness checklists and understand construction sequencing, pre-facilitation activities, and tool sequencing.
• Track field hours and assist with earned-value assessment.
• Write, interpret, and maintain process piping installation guidelines, bulletins, and technical memos in accordance with contract requirements.

Process Piping Expertise We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of quality requirements for plastic, metal, and hybrid piping systems used in microelectronics/semiconductor construction.
• Strong Working Knowledge Should Include:
• Carbon steel and stainless steel welding and weld characteristics
• Heat fusion and solvent welding of plastic piping systems
• Threaded, compression, face-seal, and flared fittings
• Brazing and soldering
• Applicable local and national codes
• Construction drawings and symbols
• Industry-standard piping installation and inspection practices

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Previous QA/QC experience on major high-tech construction projects and/or semiconductor facilities
• Journeyman-level experience in Process Piping or a closely related trade discipline
• Strong field construction experience and the ability to communicate effectively with trades, designers, engineers, and tool owners
• Thorough understanding of process piping construction, field coordination, area layouts, and construction sequencing
• Ability to independently resolve technical construction questions in the field
• Personnel inspecting industrial pressure piping must meet applicable qualification requirements, including an ASME B31.3-compliant weld certificate, minimum ASNT Level II certification, or applicable technical degree
• George Fischer certification on one or more applicable PVDF fusion processes, including GF Model IR 63 and/or GF Model IR 225
• Qualified PVC/CPVC bonder in accordance with ASME B31.3, Chapter VII
• PVC/CPVC manufacturer certification covering solvent-cemented joints, valve installation, mechanical/threaded connections, and other piping-system components