About FST Technical Services

Position Summary

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.
• NDT certification, if you do not have an ASNT issued cert, will be provided through training and certification via FST’s Level III NDT certified trainer.
• Minimum 10 years of construction quality experience supporting mechanical systems, HVAC equipment, piping fabrication, welding, and piping installation.
• Minimum 5 years of direct cleanroom construction experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or similar controlled-environment facilities.
• Experience with GMP-regulated facilities and cleanroom validation processes required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME/ANSI standards, welding requirements, and applicable mechanical/building codes.
• Experience reviewing NDT results and verifying welder qualifications, WPSs, and PQRs.
• Experience with process piping, utility piping, high-purity/hygienic piping, formal Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality documentation, and turnover records.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, commissioning documentation, and quality records.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, startup, and turnover of critical facility systems.
• Experience with digital construction quality management and issue-tracking platforms.
• Previous experience supporting large pharmaceutical or advanced manufacturing capital projects.

Project & Compensation Highlights

• Initial anticipated project duration of approximately 12 months with potential extensions.
• Mobilization funds provided for qualified traveling candidates.
• Full per diem provided for qualified traveling candidates.
• Competitive compensation and significant overtime opportunities; approximately 10 hours of overtime per week is typical.
• On-site schedule, five days per week; some weekend work may be required based on project needs.

Work Environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout an active construction site.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and safely access elevated or confined work areas as required for inspections.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and move around piping, mechanical equipment, and construction materials.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with assistance when appropriate.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility clothing, hearing protection, and safety-toe footwear.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor construction environments that may include heat, cold, noise, dust, uneven surfaces, and varying weather conditions.
• Visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, sufficient to perform detailed visual weld and piping inspections, review markings and documentation, and identify workmanship or quality concerns.
• Ability to safely perform field inspections for the duration of the assigned work shift, including overtime and occasional weekend work as project needs require.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.