Quality Piping Inspector - CWI/NDT VT Level II

About the role

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.

Position Summary

The CWI will oversee and verify the quality of piping system fabrication, welding, and installation throughout construction, startup, and turnover. The successful candidate will provide hands-on quality oversight of piping installation, welding, and joint integrity; perform and review weld and NDT inspections; verify compliance with applicable codes and approved welding procedures; oversee testing and system preparation activities; and support turnover of critical piping systems.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or NDT VT level II experience required