NDE Level III - Principal Quality Control (QC) Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Life and Accident Coverage

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking an NDE Level III - Principal QC Engineer based in Aiken, SC, on the Savannah River Site. The role provides QA/QC leadership for construction and maintenance activities, serving as SME for NDE and ensuring compliance with codes and procedures.

The successful candidate will train and certify NDE personnel, review subcontractor NDE documentation, and coordinate with internal teams to establish inspection priorities and compliance throughout SRMC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with QA/QC/Engineering experience as detailed in the job description.
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-technical discipline with QA/QC/Engineering experience.
• Associate's degree with QA/QC/Engineering experience.
• High School diploma or GED with QA/QC/Engineering experience.
• Certified Level III per ASNT SNT-TC-1A for Radiography (RT).

Responsibilities

• Certified Level III per ASNT SNT-TC-1A for Radiography (RT) (conventional and computed).
• Develop, review, and approve NDE techniques and procedures.
• Review subcontractor NDE documentation for compliance.
• Train, certify, and supervise Level I–III NDE personnel.
• Act as SME for NDE activities across SRMC.
• Familiar with other NDT methods via ASNT Level III Basic or equivalent.
• Certify Level I/II personnel and verify NDE database accuracy.
• Serve as Certifying Authority for examination administration and grading.
• Coordinate with construction departments to ensure site specifications.
• Establish priorities with management for project needs.
• Resolve complex quality issues and communicate with stakeholders.
• Maintain training (RTW II) for Radiological environments.
• Flexible schedule to support projects as needed.

Skills

NDE Level III

Quality Assurance

Training & Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Bachelor’s degree in non-technical discipline

Associate's degree

High School diploma or GED

Two-year technical diploma equivalent

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.