NDE/QC Lead

Columbia Energy•Richland, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, headquartered in Richland, WA, is a well-established small business with over 30 years of experience supporting the nuclear, defense, energy, and hazardous waste industries. Originally founded to assist with nuclear cleanup efforts at Hanford, we have since grown into a full-service engineering, design, and fabrication company serving both federal and commercial clients. Our success is built on technical precision, teamwork, and integrity. We take pride in maintaining a strong reputation for quality and compliance while fostering a collaborative, safety-focused work environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our fabrication and inspection activities meet rigorous customer, regulatory, and code requirements. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on technically complex projects that support important national missions. We are seeking a full-time NDE/QC Lead to support quality control and nondestructive examination activities at our Richland, WA fabrication facility. This role is responsible for leading inspection efforts, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, and serving as a technical resource for QC Inspection, NDE and welding quality. The ideal candidate brings strong inspection expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach when working with internal teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Requirements

Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification with the ability to maintain and recertify as required
Ability to maintain or obtain applicable NDE qualifications and certifications; ASNT certifications in VT, PT, MT, UT, RT, or LT are a plus
Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex drawings, specifications, codes, and technical documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pass an employment record review, criminal background check, and drug screen (drug- and alcohol-free workplace)
U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

ASNT certifications in VT, PT, MT, UT, RT, or LT

Responsibilities

Perform and manage quality control inspections and nondestructive examinations to verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, procedures, and customer requirements
Conduct inspections to various acceptance criteria and ensure quality documentation is complete and accurate
Verify the adequacy of welding, inspection, NDE, and testing activities for fabrication work, including review of records and QC controls
Coordinate and manage interactions with client or customer quality representatives and resident inspectors
Serve as the technical point of contact for NDE matters involving subcontractors and clients
Oversee QC activities for internal and subcontract fabrication, ensuring compliance with national codes and standards, including NQA-1 where applicable
Plan and perform receiving, acceptance, and in-process inspections of safety-significant and general service materials, equipment, and components
Identify quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and support resolution efforts across facilities, warehouses, and job sites
Provide recommendations related to inspection methods, procedures, standards, and equipment to maintain product quality
Educate and instruct personnel on quality control testing and nondestructive examination requirements and ensure company procedures are followed
Assist the QA Manager with audits, surveillances, assessments, and other QA/QC support activities as needed
Maintain required certifications, including CWI and applicable NDE qualifications
Support departmental and company training objectives related to quality and inspection
Perform other job-related duties as assigned (to include NCR tracking/dispositions, Traveler Review and Closeout, Welding and NDE Procedure issuance, etc.)