NDE Level III - Principal Quality Control (QC) Engineer

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

7d•$94,500 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking an NDE Level III - Principal Quality Control Engineer for its Aiken, South Carolina location at the Savannah River Site. The role provides quality control support to operations and project teams for construction projects and performs inspection and surveillance activities supporting operations, projects, and maintenance. The position serves as a technical authority and subject matter expert for NDE activities across SRMC, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures. The role requires Level III certification under ASNT SNT-TC-1A for conventional and computed radiography. The NDE Level III is expected to develop, qualify, and approve procedures; establish and approve techniques; interpret codes, standards, specifications, and procedures; and determine the NDT methods, techniques, and procedures to use. The position also requires general familiarity with other appropriate NDT methods and includes certifying personnel, supporting training and certification, and serving as a certifying authority. The position must obtain and maintain Site RadWorker training (RTW II) for work in radiological environments and be flexible with scheduling to support projects as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Certified Level III under ASNT SNT-TC-1A for conventional and computed Radiography (RT).
One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering or science) plus relevant work experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering in operations, maintenance, construction, or industrial manufacturing; a bachelor's degree in a non-technical discipline plus relevant work experience in those fields; an associate's degree plus relevant work experience in those fields; or a high school diploma or GED plus relevant work experience in those fields.
Certification with continuing technical training for inspection and surveillance activities; specialized training may be required for certain technical areas.
Ability to develop, qualify, and approve procedures; establish and approve techniques; interpret codes, standards, specifications, and procedures; and designate NDT methods, techniques, and procedures.
General familiarity with other appropriate NDT methods, demonstrated by an ASNT Level III Basic examination or other means.
Ability to obtain and maintain Site RadWorker training (RTW II) for work in radiological environments.
Flexibility with schedule to support projects as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate's degree.
Technical degree.
Level III certification in Visual Testing, Ultrasonic, Liquid Penetrant, Leak Testing, and Magnetic Particle.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and approve NDE techniques and procedures.
Review and approve subcontractor NDE documentation for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Provide training, certification, and supervision for Level I, II, and III NDE personnel.
Certify Level I/II personnel and verify NDE database accuracy to support certification maintenance.
Serve as Certifying Authority and document authorized designees for examination administration and grading.
Establish priorities supporting Construction/Operations needs in consultation with the manager.
Resolve complex problems arising during quality activities by coordinating with internal and external departments and appropriate management personnel.
Provide leadership supporting efficient performance, safe work habits, timely information exchange, and adherence to site policies.
Contribute to contract discussions relating to quality activities.
Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities.
Review and potentially approve subcontractor quality procedures and monitor adherence to them.
Coordinate assigned quality control engineers and work with other construction departments to ensure construction complies with Site specifications and standards.
Prepare quality procedures to ensure appropriate inspection, testing, and surveillance activities are performed.
Act as the final judgment on NDE-required inspections and the methods and techniques to use.
Obtain and maintain Site RadWorker training (RTW II) for work in radiological environments.
Maintain a flexible schedule to support projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plan with 5% immediate company contribution and additional matching for employee contributions.
Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Program.
Health Savings Account.
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
160 hours of annual paid time off, accrued monthly, plus 11 paid holidays.
Paid Parental Leave.
Life and Accident Coverage.
Disability Coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet employee needs.