NDT VT Level II​/CWI Inspector

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Project: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences Construction

Duration: Approximately 90-120 Days

Travel: 100% Company Paid

FST Technical Services is seeking experienced Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) and/or Visual Testing (VT) Inspectors with experience and technical knowledge consistent with an NDT VT Level II to support a pharmaceutical construction project in Springfield, Missouri.

This is a short-term assignment anticipated to last approximately 90-120 days, with all approved project-related travel expenses covered by FST, including airfare, hotel accommodations, rental vehicle, and meals and incidentals at the applicable current GSA rate for Springfield, Missouri.

While this opportunity is short term in scope, FST’s expectation is that we will work to have continued employment available after this project is complete.

The primary focus of this role will be the visual inspection of welded process piping, sanitary/high-purity piping, mechanical systems, and associated installations within a regulated pharmaceutical construction environment.

Candidates are not required to currently hold an NDT VT Level II certification. Candidates must, however, possess sufficient previous visual inspection experience, technical knowledge, and practical skills to successfully complete FST's required VT Level II qualification process after hire and prior to mobilization to the project site.

Qualified candidates should have substantial hands‑on experience performing visual inspection of welded piping and mechanical systems at a level consistent with the responsibilities of an NDT VT Level II Inspector.

Candidates should demonstrate experience with:

• Visual inspection and evaluation of welded piping systems.
• Weld fit‑up, joint preparation, alignment, weld profiles, and workmanship.
• Identification and evaluation of visible weld discontinuities and unacceptable conditions.
• Application of applicable codes, standards, specifications, drawings, and acceptance criteria.
• Process piping and mechanical system inspection.
• Weld maps, weld logs, inspection reports, material documentation, and QA/QC records.
• Reading and interpreting P&IDs, piping isometrics, construction drawings, specifications, and welding documentation.
• Working independently in the field and accurately documenting inspection results.

A current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential is highly desirable.

Previous NDT VT Level II qualification or certification is also highly desirable but is not required at the time of hire.

Candidates must possess, or be capable of demonstrating, working inspection knowledge applicable to pharmaceutical process piping, including:

• ASME requirements applicable to welding and inspection.
• ASME B31.3 - Process Piping.
• ASME BPE - Bioprocessing Equipment.
• Visual weld inspection and applicable acceptance criteria.
• Process piping fabrication and installation.
• Sanitary and high‑purity stainless‑steel piping and tubing.
• Weld documentation and traceability.

Experience with orbital welding, sanitary/high‑purity piping, and pharmaceutical or life‑sciences construction is strongly preferred.

FST will complete the required qualification and documentation process for selected inspectors after hire and prior to deployment to the project site.

Selected inspectors will be required to successfully complete all applicable requirements necessary for FST to qualify and document the individual as an NDT VT Level II Inspector under the applicable written practice and Quality Management System.

This process will include applicable examinations, practical evaluation, personnel qualification records, and…