Quality Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Corpus Christi, TX

Kiewit • Corpus Christi, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer administers the Project Quality Plan and helps ensure the quality program is implemented throughout the project. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, this role coordinates Project Quality Plan activities across one or more functions, including engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and operations, for the US Navy Spent Fuel Handling Project and/or Oklo-Aurora. The position is based at an active construction site in Corpus Christi, Texas, and is not remote.

The role supports quality assessments, audits, corrective actions, root and apparent cause analyses, project quality documentation, and quality data analysis. The Quality Engineer works with project staff to identify potential quality incidents, communicate quality information, promote a quality-focused culture, and support compliance with company, district, project, and applicable industry requirements.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline is highly desirable; applicable field experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3+ years of quality or related experience is ideal.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site across a wide range of climates and environments.
• High motivation, initiative, and a demonstrated passion for excellence.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to complete work correctly the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and ability to help ensure nobody gets hurt.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Regular, reliable attendance; ability to meet deadlines and work productively.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use directions, and other policies.
• Ability to work at various locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of nuclear experience is desired.
• Working knowledge of implementing Commercial Grade Dedication for materials, equipment, and services.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as NQA-1, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, and/or US NRC Regulatory Guides.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and causal-analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of quality control procedures relating to construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of company standards and guidelines and District Quality Manuals and project requirements.
• Provide employees with updates on client critique results.
• Initiate, implement, and close Corrective Action Reports.
• Facilitate root and apparent cause analyses.
• Plan and perform quality assessments.
• Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.
• Participate in project activities and provide input and feedback related to quality assurance.
• Help plan and participate in internal quality audits and surveillances, including reviewing documents and support materials, interviewing staff, and administering online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures.
• Provide administrative support for audits, Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
• Facilitate quality presentations and disseminate quality information, including at department discipline meetings.
• Mentor project staff and promote a culture of quality.
• Draft and maintain project quality documents that describe required quality activities and associated metrics.
• Collect and sort quality data and perform statistical analysis to enable proactive solutions.
• Work normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance; communicate and interact effectively and professionally; and perform work safely and productively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability plans
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level