Mechanical QA/QC Inspector - HVAC
Location: Lebanon, Indiana
Position Type: Full-Time / Long-Term Project Assignment
Schedule: On-Site | 40+ Hours per Week with Overtime About FST Technical Services
FST Technical Services is a leading provider of quality assurance, commissioning, and technical services supporting some of the most complex and advanced construction projects in the country. We partner with owners, contractors, and project teams across the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, data center, advanced manufacturing, and other mission-critical industries. Position 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 is responsible for overseeing and verifying the quality of HVAC equipment installation, mechanical systems, and piping systems throughout construction, startup, commissioning, and turnover.
The successful candidate will provide hands-on field quality oversight, perform inspections and walkdowns, coordinate resolution of quality issues, maintain required documentation, and help facilitate successful turnover of critical mechanical and HVAC systems.
This position includes mobilization assistance and full per diem for qualified traveling candidates. Key Responsibilities
Provide field quality oversight for HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and piping installations throughout construction, startup, and turnover.
Perform routine 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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
Minimum 10 years of construction quality experience supporting HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and piping installations.
Minimum 5 years of direct cleanroom construction experience within pharmaceutical, semiconductor, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, or other controlled-environment facilities.
Demonstrated experience supporting large commercial or industrial construction projects valued at $200 million or greater.
Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, utility systems, process…