CWI Piping QA Inspector – On-Site (Mobilization)

FST Technical Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobilization funds

Full per diem

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

FST Technical Services seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to lead field quality oversight of piping fabrication, welding, and installation on a major pharmaceutical project in Lebanon, Indiana. This on-site role requires hands-on inspection, review of NDT results, and adherence to ASME B31.3 and project specifications.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate inspection reports, coordinate with construction teams, and support turnover with quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or NDT VT II experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction quality experience in mechanical systems and piping.
• Minimum 5 years in cleanroom/pharma/semiconductor or similar controlled environments.
• Experience with GMP facilities and cleanroom validation.
• Proficiency with ASME B31.3, ASME/ANSI standards, welding requirements.
• Ability to read drawings, RFIs, submittals, and QA records.

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.

Skills

CWI certification

NDT VT II familiarity

ASME B31.3 knowledge

Piping quality control

Documentation and records

Reading drawings & specs

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

FST Technical Services seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to lead field quality oversight of piping fabrication, welding, and installation on a major pharmaceutical project in Lebanon, Indiana. This on-site role requires hands-on inspection, review of NDT results, and adherence to ASME B31.3 and project specifications.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate inspection reports, coordinate with construction teams, and support turnover with quality metrics.