Field Piping Inspector – CWI/NDT VT II

FST Technical Services; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobilization funds provided

Full per diem

Job summary

FST Technical Services seeks an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support a major pharmaceutical construction project in Lebanon, Indiana. The role focuses on piping fabrication, welding, testing, and turnover with hands-on quality oversight on site.

The candidate will review welds, NDT results, welder qualifications, WPSs/PQRs, and ensure compliance with ASME B31.3 and project specs, while documenting quality and coordinating with construction teams.

Qualifications

• Active CWI certification or NDT VT II with ASNT training provided if needed.
• Minimum 10 years of construction quality experience in mechanical systems and piping.
• Minimum 5 years in cleanroom pharma, biotech, semiconductor, or similar controlled environments.
• Experience with GMP facilities and cleanroom validation processes.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3 and related codes; ability to read drawings and specs.
• Experience reviewing NDT results and verifying welder qualifications, WPSs, and PQRs.
• Proven ability to coordinate among construction, engineering, commissioning, and contractors.

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 WPS and PQR.
• Verify piping fabrication and installation per project specs, ASME B31.3, and owner quality standards.
• Conduct field inspections, audits, and turnover documentation, and manage NCRs and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve quality issues and promote safety and accountability.

Skills

CWI certification

NDT VT II

Quality oversight

ASME B31.3 knowledge

Documentation proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

WPS & PQR review

NDT methods (RT/UT/PT/MT)

Job description

FST Technical Services seeks an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support a major pharmaceutical construction project in Lebanon, Indiana. The role focuses on piping fabrication, welding, testing, and turnover with hands-on quality oversight on site.

The candidate will review welds, NDT results, welder qualifications, WPSs/PQRs, and ensure compliance with ASME B31.3 and project specs, while documenting quality and coordinating with construction teams.