Program Manager, Quality Control, NDE

Aecon Concessions; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Concessions is seeking a Program Manager for Quality Control in Jackson, SC. This role entails overseeing inspection and NDT procedures in compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and ASNT Level III certification in relevant NDT methods.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years of experience in the nuclear sector, demonstrating technical and leadership skills. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our hiring process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of NDT/NDE experience in nuclear industry.
• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
• Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Inspection, NDT procedures compliant with standards.
• Train, qualify, and certify Quality Control Inspectors.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for inspections.

Skills

Current ASNT Level III in NDT methods

Strong technical writing skills

Leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Program Manager, Quality Control, NDE

Location: Jackson, SC, US

Operating Sector: Nuclear

What You'll Do Here

• Develop, approve, and maintain Inspection, NDT procedures, techniques, and written practice compliant with ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, SNT-TC-1A.ANSI and N45.2 series standards (including N45.2.6 for personnel qualification).
• Train, qualify, and certify Quality Control Inspectors and NDT Level I and II NDT technicians; maintain training records; administer vision exams and periodic technical proficiency evaluations; review and approve training and qualification records to ensure compliance with ANSI N45.2.6, NQA-1, and ASNT SNT-TC-1A written practice.
• Serve as the responsible Level III, providing technical guidance, conducting over‑inspections, evaluating NDT results to accept or reject components (e.g., welds, castings, vessels); develop, review, and approve inspection, examination, and testing procedures (e.g., NDE, visual inspection of concrete/steel) to ensure technical adequacy.
• Provide direction, mentoring and oversight of inspection and examination duties and responsibilities.
• Provide technical support for vendor surveillance, internal audits, and external audits to ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards, including Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD); provide technical support of QA/QC activities during construction, fabrication, and modifications.
• Act as liaison with Authorized Inspectors (AIA), customers, and regulatory bodies (e.g., NRC) for inspection & test reporting and non‑conformance resolution.
• Manage identification, quarantine, documentation, and resolution of non‑conforming materials and conditions adverse to quality.
• Exercise independent authority to stop work and control further processing or installation of components when quality requirements are not met.
• Support formal causal investigations into inspection program issues, inspection result deficiencies or test failures.
• Review inspection & test plans to ensure all customer, Code, jurisdictional and regulatory requirements to a level of detail necessary to assure compliance with the Company Quality Assurance Program.
• May also be assigned to support corporate quality activities, such as procedure development, audit performance, on an as‑needed basis.
• Provide support to discipline work planners/field engineers (piping, component, structural, etc.) with development and quality review of their respective construction work packages and associated documentation.

What You Bring

• Current ASNT Level III in relevant NDT methods (minimum VT, MT, PT; RT or UT highly desired). Active or previous ANSI N45.2.6 Level III Qualification (or equivalent ASME NQA-1 qualification).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Metallurgical) or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of NDT/NDE experience in the nuclear, power generation, or petrochemical industry, specifically with ASME Code work on Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Fabrication projects.
• Extensive familiarity with ASME NQA-1 (Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications) and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, III, V, VIII, or XI.
• Strong technical writing skills, proficiency with inspection software/databases, and leadership capabilities to provide technical leadership to technicians.
• Verifiable experience planning and performing Quality Control Inspections (mechanical, civil/structural, material receipt and welding inspection disciplines) & NDE – availability of previous inspection and/or NDE qualification records for review is desired; documentation of previous certifications required.
• ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Lead Auditor Certification would be an asset.
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
• Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site including federal sites.
• Must be able to physically perform the job duties: walking, climbing stairs/ladders, wearing fall protection, climbing scaffold, entering confined spaces, seeing and hearing within legal limits, lifting up to 25 lbs., properly wearing all assigned PPE.
• Must be able to effectively utilize all computer software required for the position, including quality management software for quality documentation purposes (NCRs, CRs, training databases etc.).

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.