NDE Level III - Principal Quality Control (QC) Engineer

Savannah River Mission Co; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) seeks an NDE Level III - Principal Quality Control Engineer based in Aiken, SC on the Savannah River Site. This role provides QC oversight for construction projects and acts as SME for NDE activities, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Responsibilities include training and certifying NDE personnel and approving procedures. The position requires ASNT Level III Radiography expertise, experience reviewing subcontractor NDE docs, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience in QA/QC/engineering in operations, maintenance, construction or industrial manufacturing.
• Associate's degree with relevant QA/QC/engineering experience qualifies.
• High School diploma or GED with relevant QA/QC/engineering experience qualifies.
• Certification as Level III per ASNT SNT-TC-1A for Radiography (RT) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality control support to operations and project teams for construction projects.
• Serve as technical authority and SME for NDE activities across SRMC.
• Review and approve NDE techniques, procedures, and subcontractor documentation.
• Train, certify, and supervise Level I–III NDE personnel.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities.

Skills

NDE Level III

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical)

Associate's degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ASNT SNT-TC-1A Radiography

Job description

Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking anNDE Level III - Principal Quality Control (QC) Engineerto be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS).

The Non-Destructive Examiner (NDE) Level III - Principal Quality Control Engineer provides quality control support to operations and project teams for construction projects. Performs quality control inspection and surveillance activities in support of operations, project and/or maintenance activities. This role will serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert (SME) for NDE activities across all SRMC, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Certified Level III per ASNT SNT-TC-1A for Radiography (RT) (conventional and computed)
• Demonstrates the ability to develop, review, and approve NDE techniques and procedures.
• Knowledgeable in relevant codes and standards; able to review and approve subcontractor NDE documentation for compliance.
• Experienced in providing training, certification, and supervision of Level I, II, and III NDE personnel.
• An NDE Level III individual demonstrates sufficient technical knowledge and skills to be capable of developing, qualifying, and approving procedures; establishing and approving techniques; interpreting codes, standards, specifications, and procedures; and designating the particular NDT methods, techniques, and procedures to be used.
• The NDE Level III will possess general familiarity with other appropriate NDT methods, as demonstrated by an ASNT Level III Basic examination or other means.
• Certify Level I/II personnel and verify NDE database accuracy supporting maintenance of certifications.
• Serve as Certifying Authority and document authorized designees for examination administration and grading.
• Establishes priorities supporting Construction/Operation’s needs in consultation with manager.
• Resolves complex problems which develop during the implementation of quality activities by coordinating with internal and external departments and appropriate management personnel.
• Provides leadership to inspire efficient performance of assignments, safe work habits, timely exchange of information and everyone’s commitment to site policies.
• Contributes to contract discussions relating to quality activities.
• Prepares comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities.
• Reviews and may approve subcontractor’s quality procedures and monitors their adherence to those procedures.
• Coordinates the activities of assigned quality control engineers and with other construction departments to ensure that construction is in compliance with Site specifications and standards.
• Prepares quality procedures to ensure proper inspection, testing and surveillance activities are being performed.
• Ability to act as the final judgement in NDE required inspections and methods/techniques to use.
• Must obtain/maintain Site RadWorker training (RTW II) for working in Radiological environments
• Must be flexible with schedule to support projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering or science) and relevant work experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering in the fields of operations, maintenance, construction or industrial manufacturing as detailed in the job description; or
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-technical discipline and relevant work experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering in the fields of operations, maintenance, construction or industrial manufacturing as detailed in the job description; or
• Associate's degree and relevant work experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering in the fields of operations, maintenance, construction or industrial manufacturing as detailed in the job description; or
• High School diploma or GED and relevant work experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering in the fields of operations, maintenance, construction or industrial manufacturing as detailed in the job description

AND

• Certified Level III per ASNT SNT-TC-1A for Radiography (RT) (conventional and computed)

Additional information:

• A two-year technical diploma will be considered equivalent to an associate's degree.
• Certification with continuing technical training is required for performance of inspections and surveillance activities. Specialized training may also be required to support certain technical areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree
• Technical degree preferred
• Level III in Visual Testing, Ultrasonic, Liquid Penetrant, Leak Testing and Magnetic Particle

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.www.savannahrivissioncompletion.com

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay

USD $94,500.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Pay Disclaimer

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

EEO Statement

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.