NQA-1 Project Quality Lead

Oklo; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklo in Idaho Falls seeks a Project Quality Lead to supervise and execute the project Quality Assurance Program across engineering, procurement, construction, inspection, testing, and turnover, ensuring rigor and safety in all activities. The role requires hands-on leadership, auditing, and collaboration with project leadership both in the office and in the field.

You will guide the QA team, approve quality documents, and ensure compliance with ASME NQA-1, ANSI/ANS-15.8, and contractual

Qualifications

• Experience applying ASME NQA-1 and ANSI/ANS-15.8 to project execution.
• Experience supervising quality specialists, inspectors and QA staff.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical project controls, plans and checklists.
• Proven track record delivering quality across EPC or regulated environments.
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification or strong auditing capability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and improvement of the project Quality Assurance Program.
• Supervise QA personnel and ensure work is completed accurately, on schedule.
• Translate requirements into procedures, work instructions and acceptance criteria.
• Plan and oversee inspection and test plans, audits, and surveillance activities.
• Lead field and office quality reviews across engineering, procurement, construction and turnover.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Auditing

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

NQA-1 familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality-related field

Job description

Oklo in Idaho Falls seeks a Project Quality Lead to supervise and execute the project Quality Assurance Program across engineering, procurement, construction, inspection, testing, and turnover, ensuring rigor and safety in all activities. The role requires hands-on leadership, auditing, and collaboration with project leadership both in the office and in the field.

You will guide the QA team, approve quality documents, and ensure compliance with ASME NQA-1, ANSI/ANS-15.8, and contractual