Nuclear QA Manager - Land

Fugro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models

Job summary

Fugro’s QA Nuclear Manager leads quality programs for nuclear projects, ensuring ASME NQA-1 compliance and client requirements. This role provides independent quality oversight of engineering, procurement, and supplier activities while integrating quality into project execution.

The position collaborates with project teams, conducts audits, maintains records, and drives continuous improvement to promote nuclear safety and a culture of quality across Fugro.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in the commercial nuclear power, DOE nuclear, nuclear engineering, or related regulated environment.
• Minimum 5 years implementing, managing, auditing, or overseeing Nuclear QA programs compliant with ASME NQA-1.
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nuclear Quality Assurance Program in accordance with ASME NQA-1 and client requirements.
• Provide independent quality oversight of engineering, consulting, field, and supplier activities.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Plan and conduct internal and supplier audits and surveillances.
• Represent the Nuclear quality function in client, project, and internal meetings.

Skills

NQA-1 knowledge

NQA-1 auditing

Quality audits

Supplier assessments

Records management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description The QA Nuclear Manager is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving quality assurance programs supporting nuclear projects and services.

The role serves as the Nuclear Quality Subject Matter Expert (SME), ensuring compliance with ASME NQA-1 requirements, client-specific nuclear quality requirements, applicable regulatory commitments, and company management systems.

The position provides independent quality oversight of project activities, engineering deliverables, supplier and subcontractor quality activities, audits, corrective action programs, records management, and quality assurance processes.

The QA Nuclear Manager works closely with project teams, technical staff, subcontractors, and clients to promote a culture of quality, nuclear safety, and continuous improvement while ensuring that quality requirements are effectively integrated into project execution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
• Maintain and oversee implementation of the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program in accordance with ASME NQA-1 and client-specific quality requirements.
• Ensure project and operational activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Provide independent quality oversight of engineering, consulting, field, and supplier activities supporting nuclear projects.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and recommend corrective and preventative actions to improve quality program effectiveness.
• Review project quality plans, procedures, engineering deliverables, procurement documents, and records for compliance with NQA-1 requirements.
• Ensure proper implementation of document control, records retention, nonconformance reporting, and corrective action processes.
• Support supplier qualification, supplier oversight, and procurement quality activities as required.
• Represent the Nuclear quality function in client, project, and internal meetings as required.
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal audits, supplier audits, surveillances, and assessments in accordance with applicable NQA-1 requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Legally Authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Construction Management, Quality Assurance, or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the commercial nuclear power, DOE nuclear, nuclear engineering, or related regulated industry environment.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience implementing, managing, auditing, or overseeing Nuclear Quality Assurance programs compliant with ASME NQA-1 requirements.
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent nuclear audit qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management standards.
• Demonstrated experience conducting quality audits, supplier assessments, corrective action investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Experience supporting engineering, design, procurement, construction, testing, or consulting activities performed under NQA-1 quality requirements.
• Thorough understanding of nuclear quality documentation, records management, configuration management, and quality program implementation.
• Possess strong working knowledge of computers and are fluent in a variety of software applications.
• Currently hold a valid State Driver’s License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Possesses or be able to obtain valid passport, possible international travel/assignments may be required.

What’s in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are truly our number one priority and are central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world.

Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust.

Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviours, transparency, and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.

We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models.

Fugro's comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.

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Fugro is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5699 or [e-mail].

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Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of Geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full life cycle. Employing approximately 9000 talented people in 61 countries, Fugro serves clients around the globe, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure industries, both offshore and onshore. In 2020, revenue amounted to EUR 1.4 billion. Fugro is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.