Projects Quality Welding Specialist

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Projects Quality Welding Specialist to ensure welding quality across projects and suppliers, applying QA/QC practices. This role collaborates with Projects Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction to sustain compliant programs and procedures.

The position requires knowledge of welding processes, NDE, regulatory standards such as ASME and 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, and the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science with 4+ years of relevant work.
• Master's degree with 3+ years preferred; higher level for senior roles.
• DOE O 426.2A requirements apply; nuclear experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality principles and requirements for welding activities across projects.
• Oversee welding programs, hold points, and field verifications against standards.
• Provide technical guidance on welding quality processes and documentation.
• Review contract documents for welding quality flow down and accuracy.
• Lead QA/QC welding audits and supplier audits as required.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Welding

Audits

Documentation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's degree in Engineering or Science

DOE O 426.2A exposure

12+ years of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

SharePoint

Job description

Career Opportunities: Projects Quality Welding Specialist (20291)

Requisition ID20291-Posted09/17/2026-Quality Management- Level of Experience (1) -Travel - 30% or less- Job Location Options (1)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Projects Quality Welding Specialist
Career Level:Specialist

Job Specialty: Quality Assurance

What You'll Do

This position will perform the following duties:

• Ensure the use of quality principles and requirements for Y12 Projects and Construction welding activities. Welding activities include both Y12 and supplier work. Oversight will include: performing inspection/hold points; ensuring implementation of quality programs, processes, and procedures; monitoring special processes (welding and NDE) at fabrication facilities; and field walk-downs to verify compliance to established standards and requirements.
• Provide oversight of Projects Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction to ensure welding programs and activities are implemented and maintained to meet requirements.
• Identify and communicate welding quality risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance in the development/implementation of welding quality processes, procedures, and plans.
• Assist through guidance on compliance with quality program and work activities such as welding, document control, storage areas, technical documents, etc.
• Review contract documents, work governing documents, changes or improvements, and procedures for welding quality requirement flow down and accuracy.
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control methods and procedures for inspection, testing, special processes (welding and NDE), and evaluation.
• Lead or participate in QA/QC welding audits, assessments, inspections, and surveillances. This may include internal project audits and vendor/supplier audits, as required.
• Work with personnel and management to communicate findings and issues.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• OR twelve (12) or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related experience, and 1 year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint
• Certified Welding Inspector experience and qualification. Experience working with ASME Section IX, and one or more of the following ASME Sections: I, II, III, VIII, IX, B31.1, B31.3, and/or AWS D1.1, D1.3, D1.6.
• Knowledge and experience with advanced welding systems and processes
• Current or previous API 570 certification
• BS in an Engineering/Science discipline
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions that impact the quality management system
• Working knowledge of, or experience with, the development of specifications, drawings, material requisitions, services requisitions, purchase orders, subcontracts, and interfacing with suppliers
• Knowledge of the application of corrective actions for conditions adverse to quality
• Knowledge of the application of nonconformance and deficiency reports for nonconforming or deficient items
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions that impact the QA program
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work independently
• Intermediate to advanced level technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, or decommissioning practices sufficient to comprehend specified engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, certification, and decommissioning requirements
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing information, reporting research results, promoting process improvement and a quality culture, developing standards, managing processes, methods, and procedures, quality engineering, conducting statistical analysis and applying statistical analysis methods, critical thinking, and problem solving techniques
• Specialized courses in engineering, technical, or quality assurance disciplines
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and application of 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, national consensus standard ASME NQA-1-2008/ASME NQA-1-2009 Addenda
• Although not required, the following experience / qualification would be favorably considered:
  • Construction and Maintenance activities
  • Quality Control Engineer experience and qualification
  • Nondestructive examination experience and/or qualification
  • Building Inspector experience and qualification

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would be considered at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.