RES Fabrication Manager

Protingent; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 77,145 - 130,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Administered 401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a RES Fabrication Manager for a contract opportunity in Bellevue, WA. The role focuses on interface and leadership of a diverse team to manage reactor equipment fabrication and delivery, from design through startup, with strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The position requires extensive experience in heavy fabrication, adherence to ASME BPVC Sect III/XI, and collaboration with regulators, customers, and project teams. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university with 8+ years direct experience in large component fabrication/construction.
• Experience with quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001; ASME N-Certificate quality program desired.
• Experience in heavy mechanical/pressure vessel fabrication and assembly or oversight of supplier/subcontractor organizations.
• Experience with suppliers/subcontractors under 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality programs desired.
• Experience in design and fabrication of complex, multi-disciplinary structures and equipment; nuclear reactor components preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII and/or Section III; GD&T familiarity (ASME Y14.5M) is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction; superb communication across dispersed teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Interface with a geographically diverse team to manage delivery of reactor equipment hardware.
• Support development and delivery of integrated reactor equipment from design through field startup with emphasis on safety and reliability.
• Lead fabrication lifecycle activities: design-for-fabrication, drawings, specs, testing, inspection, and NDE plans.
• Develop and approve material and weld specifications; lead procurement strategies.
• Advise on fabrication/assembly schedules and integrate timelines across suppliers and project teams.
• Coordinate with RES GD&T, metrology, and coordinate systems during design and fabrication phases.
• Oversee non-conformance resolution and engineering changes; ensure compliance with project codes.
• Interface with regulators, stakeholders, and customers on design, fabrication, and regulatory issues.
• Review designs by subrecipients and subcontractors for quality and completeness.
• Provide technical oversight of fabrication supplier activities.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Prioritization

Travel up to 50%

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline

M.S. with commensurate experience

Job description

Position Title

RES Fabrication Manager

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract RES Fabrication Manager opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for interface and coordination of a geographically diverse team to manage delivery of reactor equipment hardware. The team members include company employees, subcontracted resources, partner engineers and teams, and customers. Support the development and delivery of integrated reactor equipment and its components, from design phase through field construction and startup, to the highest levels of safety and reliability. Demonstrate visible, continuous leadership in the areas of safety and quality. Develop and coordinate a complete product fabrication lifecycle, such as but not limited to design for fabrication efforts, construction and fabrication drawings and specifications, and implementation of pre-service and in-service testing, inspection, surveillance, and NDE plans to the reactor. Ensure development and approval of material specification, weld specification, and associated products. Lead reactor materials acquisition strategies and their execution, including long lead procurement management. Advise on schedules for the fabrication and assembly of reactor equipment, including integration of schedules across varying suppliers and project organizations. Advise and interface with the RES GD&T, metrology, and coordinate systems of major reactor components during design and fabrication phases. Oversee resolution of non-conformance reports and associated engineering changes. Ensure application of reactor fabrication-related regulatory criteria, codes and standards, industry guidance, and engineering programs, including compliance with project codes of record such as ASME BPVC Sect III and Sect XI. Interface with regulators, stakeholders, and customers on design, fabrication, and regulatory issues. Coordinate with interfacing project teams and other project support organizations to develop cohesive design and fabrication strategies across organizational lines and ensure accurate and complete hand-offs are executed. Review design work conducted by project subrecipients and subcontractors, including review of deliverables to project quality and completeness standards. Provide technical oversight of fabrication supplier activities and/or construction activities, working with or as the technical representative to ensure successful completion of the component delivery.

Job Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university and 8+ years direct experience with large component fabrication/construction methods and processes, or an M.S. with commensurate experience. Experience working to quality standard, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001. Experience working under ASME N-Certificate quality program desired. Demonstrated experience in heavy mechanical/pressure vessel fabrication and assembly, or oversight of supplier and subcontractor organizations in similar applications. Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors subject to a 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality programs desired. Demonstrated diverse and robust experience in design and fabrication of complex, multi-disciplinary structures and equipment. Previous experience in design, fabrication, and construction of major nuclear mechanical components, nuclear reactor equipment, or similar equipment is highly desired. Knowledge and experience in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII and/or Section III fabrication topics. Knowledge and experience with specialty areas such as welding and weld qualification, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M), or others desired but not required. Exceptional communication skills to integrate with a geographically and organizationally diverse team are required. Ability to manage numerous competing priorities concurrently during a given work week and work with minimal direction to solve multi-disciplinary problems. Travel Required: Up to 50%.

Job Details

Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $56 - $95/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience) Location: Bellevue, WA (Onsite preferred/prioritized)/100% Remote acceptable

Export control

Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status.

Benefits Package

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.