Quality Control Inspector II

Amentum company; Richland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) for the DF-LAW project at the Hanford site. You will support the turnover from EPC to C&O, oversee QA procedures, and ensure proper application of WTCC processes in startup testing and operations.

Required are a strong background in inspection disciplines, and the ability to obtain required DOE/NRC/Navy related qualifications. Site duties may include weekend/night work and a 4x10 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science or equivalent education or training.
• 8 years of experience, plus 6 months related inspection/testing experience.
• Experience implementing DOE Quality Assurance requirements (DOE O 414.1X) or equivalent facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections to ensure adequate coverage for WTP and related facilities.
• Ensure proper use of processes and procedures as implemented.
• Own training and qualification achievement for QC inspection per quality program.
• Maintain training/qualification per QA manager requirements.
• Review inspections and inspection plans for compliance with acceptance criteria and M&TE calibration.
• Support Nuclear Safety Quality Culture emphasizing safety and quality in work.

Skills

Quality inspection

ASME NQA-1-2008

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Associate degree in related discipline

High school diploma

Job description

The Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC), Commissioning and Operations (C&O) Quality Control Inspector (QCI) – Direct Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW), functionally reports to the C&O QC Inspection Manager. The QC Inspector is responsible for supporting system/facility turnover schedule from Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) to C&O care, custody, and control. The QC Inspector is responsible for assigned activities within the C&O Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) in support of system startup testing, commissioning, and operations. These support functions may require the QC Inspector to work weekends and nights. QC Inspector assures oversight of the proper use of WTCC processes, procedures, and their implementation.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science or equivalent education or specific training in area of expertise. 8 years of experience, plus 6 months of related experience in equivalent inspection and testing activities. Experience in implementing DOE Quality Assurance requirements (DOE O 414.1X), or equivalent work at DOE equivalent facilities. (Examples of DOE equivalent facilities: include Department of Defense, Nuclear and Chemical Processing Facilities.)

OR

Associate degree in a related discipline, 8 years of experience, plus 1 year of related experience in equivalent inspection and testing activities. Experience in implementing DOE Quality Assurance requirements (DOE O 414.1X), or equivalent work at DOE equivalent facilities. (Examples of DOE equivalent facilities: include Department of Defense, Nuclear and Chemical Processing Facilities.)

OR

High school graduation, 8 years of experience, plus 3 years of related experience in equivalent inspection and testing activities. Experience in implementing DOE Quality Assurance requirements (DOE O 414.1X), or equivalent work at DOE equivalent facilities. (Examples of DOE equivalent facilities: include Department of Defense, Nuclear and Chemical Processing Facilities.)

Additional Experience:

Initial QC Inspector capabilities include evaluation of education, experience, training, and either test results or capability demonstration.

Candidate should be proficient in at least one of the following inspection disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument and Controls) and should possess sufficient background, knowledge, and training or demonstrated capability, to cross train, and become certified in the other disciplines.

The desired basis of certification/qualification is ASME NQA-1-2008.

Department of Energy, NRC, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Performing assigned duties as a Quality Control Inspector to ensure appropriate quality inspection coverage for WTP, including LBL facilities;
• Assuring oversight of the proper use of processes, procedures, and their implementation;
• Personal ownership for completion of training, obtaining and maintaining required qualifications and certifications, inspection planning and inspection execution for assigned activities;
• Attaining and maintaining required training and qualification for QC inspection as identified in the quality program and specified by the Quality Assurance Manager in individual training profiles;
• Reviewing and/or completing (including documenting) inspections in design adequacy testing documents to validate attributes comply with acceptance criteria specified in the document. Inspection plan elements include: attributes to be inspected; description of inspection method or process to be used; identification of organization responsible for the inspection; acceptance criteria; measuring and test equipment (M&TE) used to perform the inspection is of the correct type, range accuracy and tolerance, and is within calibration period; methods to record inspection results; and the identification of any mandatory hold points.
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment
• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks, including additional QC inspection and test certification/qualifications (e.g. Welding, PT, MT, UT), may be assigned based on business needs and the department supervisors request

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM)/(QCQA RESP) Exposed Field Non-Manual/ QC and QA Inspector - RESP

Performs deskwork, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operations.Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts requiringlong periods of sitting.Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending,and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment and carrying measuring tools.Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

• This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentumvisa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.

Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.

Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Compensation Details:

$101,573.67 - $157,957.21

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/24/2026 - 10/04/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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