Senior Quality Engineer - Nuclear Construction

Kiewit; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Quality team on a nuclear project. You will administer the Project Quality Plan and coordinate QA activities across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and operations for US Navy Spent Fuel Handling and related work.

The role requires 1 year nuclear experience and 7–10+ years in quality, with strong knowledge of NQA-1, ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inan engineering or related technical discipline field is highly desirable, applicable field experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 7-10+ years of quality or related experience is ideal.
• 1-year nuclear experience is required.
• Working knowledge for the implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication for materials, equipment, and services.
• Knowledge of industry standards of quality, such as NQA-1, ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and/or US NRC Reg Guides is preferred.
• Proficient in various problem solving and causal analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines.
• Provide update to employees on client critique results.
• Initiate, Implement, and close Corrective Action Reports.
• Facilitate Root/Apparent Cause Analysis.
• Plan and perform quality assessments.
• Maintain a solid knowledge base of District Quality Manuals and project requirements.
• Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.
• Participate in all project activities and provide input/feedback as it relates to quality assurance.
• Help in the planning of, and participates in, internal quality audits/surveillances.
• Conduct reviews of required documents and support materials, interviews staff, and administers online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures.
• Provide administrative support for audits, other Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
• Facilitate quality presentations.
• Disseminate quality information, presenting information at department discipline meetings, etc.
• Mentor Project Staff and promote a culture of Quality.
• Draft and maintain a Project Quality documents for any given project including the Quality activities required on a project and associated metrics.

Skills

NQA-1 experience

ISO-9001 knowledge

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Project quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Commercial Grade Dedication

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Quality team on a nuclear project. You will administer the Project Quality Plan and coordinate QA activities across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and operations for US Navy Spent Fuel Handling and related work.

The role requires 1 year nuclear experience and 7–10+ years in quality, with strong knowledge of NQA-1, ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis.