Pharma Process Piping Inspector - CWI / VT

FST Technical Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 128,117,000 - 186,252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid travel

GSA meals allowance

Travel expense coverage

Job summary

FST Technical Services seeks experienced CWIs/VT inspectors for a pharmaceutical construction project in Springfield, Missouri. Short-term, 90–120 days with full travel expenses covered. Primary focus is visual inspection of welded piping, sanitary/high-purity systems, and related installations in a regulated environment.

Candidates should have VT Level II qualification process post-hire; AWS CWI is highly desirable. Prior NDT VT Level II is preferred but not required at hire.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience performing visual inspection of welded piping and mechanical systems.
• Experience with weld fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, weld profiles, and workmanship.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, drawings and welding documentation.
• Knowledge of ASME,B31.3 process piping and BPE sanitary/high-purity piping requirements.
• Ability to document inspection results and maintain QA/QC records.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of process piping, sanitary/high-purity piping, welds, tubing, mechanical systems, and associated components.
• Evaluate welds and installations against project specs, drawings, procedures, codes, and acceptance criteria.
• Apply ASME, B31.3, and BPE requirements during inspection activities.
• Inspect weld fit-up, joint prep, alignment, completed weld profiles, and workmanship.
• Identify visible weld discontinuities, defects, and nonconforming installations.
• Review weld maps, logs, records, and QA/QC documentation.
• Verify piping installations against P&IDs and isometrics.
• Support inspection of sanitary/high-purity piping, including orbital-welded systems.
• Document inspection results per project QMS.
• Communicate deficiencies to QA/QC and construction teams.
• Coordinate with contractors and client representatives.

Skills

Visual inspection

Piping inspection

Weld fit-up

ASME B31.3 knowledge

QA/QC documentation

P&IDs reading

Independent field work

Orbital welding awareness

Education

AWS CWI credential

NDT VT Level II (desirable)

Job description

FST Technical Services seeks experienced CWIs/VT inspectors for a pharmaceutical construction project in Springfield, Missouri. Short-term, 90–120 days with full travel expenses covered. Primary focus is visual inspection of welded piping, sanitary/high-purity systems, and related installations in a regulated environment.

Candidates should have VT Level II qualification process post-hire; AWS CWI is highly desirable. Prior NDT VT Level II is preferred but not required at hire.