Field HVAC Quality Inspector – Pharma Construction (Per Diem)

fsttechnicalservices; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobilization funds provided

Per diem provided

Job summary

FST Technical Services is seeking an experienced HVAC/Mechanical Quality Inspector to support a major pharmaceutical construction project in Lebanon, Indiana. This field-based role oversees the quality of HVAC equipment installation, mechanical systems, and piping throughout construction, startup, commissioning, and turnover.

The successful candidate will perform inspections and walkdowns, maintain required documentation, and help facilitate successful turnover of critical mechanical and HVAC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of construction quality experience with HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems.
• 5+ years direct cleanroom construction experience in pharma/semiconductor/biotech/advanced manufacturing.
• Experience on large commercial/industrial projects valued at $200M+.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, utility systems, process piping, testing & balancing, and mechanical commissioning.
• Experience with formal quality management systems and construction quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide field quality oversight for HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and piping installations throughout construction, startup, and turnover.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Quality inspection

Field inspections

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Issue-tracking systems

Job description

FST Technical Services is seeking an experienced HVAC/Mechanical Quality Inspector to support a major pharmaceutical construction project in Lebanon, Indiana. This field-based role oversees the quality of HVAC equipment installation, mechanical systems, and piping throughout construction, startup, commissioning, and turnover.

The successful candidate will perform inspections and walkdowns, maintain required documentation, and help facilitate successful turnover of critical mechanical and HVAC