Principal Quality Control Engineer - Electrical / I&C

Omega Technical Services•Aiken, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Quality Control Engineer - Electrical/I&C to support ongoing operations in Aiken, SC. This role involves supervising and directing quality control engineers in performing inspections and surveillance for project work and/or maintenance activities. The position provides quality control support to construction management, ensuring the implementation of quality requirements and accurate status reporting. It requires establishing priorities to support construction/operations needs, resolving complex problems by coordinating with internal and external departments, and providing leadership to inspire efficient performance, safe work habits, and commitment to site policies. The role also includes participating in contract discussions related to quality, preparing status reports, reviewing and approving subcontractor quality procedures, and coordinating activities to ensure compliance with site specifications and standards. Additionally, the position involves preparing quality procedures, providing training programs, preparing performance evaluations, developing and reviewing Quality Control Inspection Plans for electrical and I&C, performing field inspections, documenting results, and reviewing product and process compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 8 - 10 years of practical experience in construction inspection or related areas. An Associate's degree and 10 - 12 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 12 - 16 years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
Well developed organizational and supervisory skills and good communication talents are required.
Certification in areas of responsibility are required with ongoing programmatic training per the requirements of the project quality program.
Prior work experience working under an ASME NQA-1 quality program.
Prior DOE work experience.
Foster a work environment that promotes safety, quality, openness, trust, communication, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
Practical field experience in electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) quality control within the last 16 months.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct quality control engineers assigned to perform inspections and surveillance in support of project work and/or maintenance activities.
Provide quality control support to construction management and direct personnel to implement quality requirements and to accurately status the results.
Establish priorities which support construction/operations needs.
Resolve complex problems which develop during the implementation of quality activities by coordinating with internal and external departments.
Provide leadership which inspires efficient performance of assignments, safe work habits, timely exchange of information and each individual's commitment to site policies.
Participate in contract discussions relating to quality activities.
Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities.
Review and approve subcontractors quality procedures and monitor their adherence to those procedures.
Coordinate the activities of assigned quality control engineers and with other construction departments to ensure that construction is in compliance with site specifications and standards.
Prepare quality procedures to ensure proper inspection, testing and surveillance activities are being performed.
Provide effective quality training programs and ensure assigned personnel are qualified to perform assigned tasks.
Prepare performance evaluations of assigned personnel.
Develop, revise, and perform peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans related to electrical and I&C, in accordance with Design Output documents, Codes, and Standards.
Perform field related inspections in accordance with Quality Control Inspection Plans.
Document inspection results on applicable inspection records and issue Non-Conformance reports as required.
Review product and process compliance with all specified drawings, specifications, and other requirements through inspection and/or review of supplied materials and equipment.