Quality Fabrication Oversite Representative

Amentum; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 117,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a QA/inspection professional to oversee onsite fabrication of nuclear components in Columbia, SC. You will generate detailed weekly reports and ensure strict adherence to quality standards and CGD/document control practices.

The role requires strong documentation skills, familiarity with NQA-1, and experience in a DOE/nuclear setting. Candidates must be US citizens and ready to operate under safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with extensive QA/inspection experience in nuclear/DOE contexts.
• Proficiency in document control, audits, and compliance with NQA-1.
• Strong written and oral communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite fabrication oversight and write detailed weekly reports for customer review.
• Maintain total quality expectation of the fabricator and support to prevent mistakes.
• Perform quality representative duties including CGD and documentation control.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Written communication

Teamwork

Vendor interface

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma + 10 years QA experience

NQA-1 auditor qualifications

ASNT NDE Level II

AWS CWI

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Work Location:

Columbia, SC

Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite fabrication oversite of nuclear components and their associated hold-points. Responsible for writing extremely detailed reports weekly for customer review and scrutiny
• Maintain total quality expectation of the fabricator and provide a high level of support to prevent mistakes.
• The employee shall perform, as Quality representative, for the customer under the following requirements:
• Hold and Witness Points as developed within specification and active statement of work
• Hold and Witness Points as selected in the FIT/Traveler Plans / Documentation
• Specific Topic Surveillances, as requested by the customer Quality Assurance Engineer
• Procurement / Receipt of Materials / Procurement Document Control
• Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) / CGD Document Control
• CGD Critical Characteristic Testing / CGD Testing Document Control
• Procurement of Services (as applicable) / Procurement of Services Document Control
• Identification and Control of Materials, Parts, Components, Items / Document Control
• Special Processes / Special Processes Documentation:
  • Filler Material Controls / Documentation
  • Non-Destructive Examination / Documentation
  • Welding Input / Documentation
  • Welder Qualification / Documentation
  • Welding Documentation / Documentation
  • Cleanliness / Documentation
  • Pre-Heat and Interpass Temperature Controls / Documentation
  • Post-Weld Heat Treatment (Where Applicable) / Documentation
  • Purging / Documentation
  • Repairs / Documentation
  • Personnel Qualification / Documentation
  • Vessel Fabrication / Documentation
  • Piping Fabrication / Documentation
  • Shop Quality Control / Documentation
  • Shop Bending / Documentation
  • Obstruction Inspection / Documentation
  • Testing / Test Control / Documentation
  • Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) / Corrective Actions / Documentation
  • Fabrication Package and Final Data Package Review (as applicable) and improvement processes.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma with 10 verifiable years of experience working in quality control and inspection is required with experience working in nuclear industry and Department of Energy facilities.
• Highly proficient computer skills for preparing documents and use of spreadsheets for compiling and analyzing data. Must have experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in the theory and application of assessment and audit techniques and practices, and NQA-1 Program implementation
• Due to the nature of work, candidates must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication, teamwork and vendor interface coordination skills.
• Highly organized and efficient without supervision
• Ability to multi-task and pivot seamlessly form task to task
• Ability to perform work with a positive attitude and accept constructive coaching for the betterment of the final work product.
• Knowledge of activities such as engineering design, maintenance management, construction, project management, QA, manufacturing techniques, procurement processes, and industrial safety and hygiene.
• Experience in commercial nuclear power QA or Department of Energy nuclear facility QA
• Current NQA-1 auditor or lead auditor qualifications
• General math knowledge (e.g., statistics, algebra, geometry) to complement field experience,
• Current ASNT NDE Level II certifications, ANSI QC Certifications
• American Welding Society (AWS) CWI

Expertise in the following areas is preferred:

• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Preferred
• Current Non-Destructive Examination Certifications required in the following:
• Radiographic Testing and Film Interpretation
• Mag-Particle Testing
• Liquid Penetrant Testing
• Ultrasonic Testing

Compensation Details:

$85.00 - $125.00/HR

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:

• 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:

09/23/2026 - Until Filled

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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