Quality Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Idaho-OKLO

Kiewit • Idaho Falls, ID

2d • 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 quality-plan activities for one or more functions across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and operations on the US Navy Spent Fuel Handling Project and/or Oklo-Aurora. The position is based at an active construction site in Idaho Falls or Blackfoot, Idaho, and is not remote.

The role supports quality assessments, audits, corrective actions, root/apparent cause analysis, quality documentation, and statistical analysis of quality data. It also provides project staff with quality information and mentoring, helping promote a culture of quality and identify potential quality incidents proactively.

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.
• Five to ten or more years of quality or related experience is ideal.
• One year of nuclear experience is required/highly desired.
• Working knowledge of implementing Commercial Grade Dedication for materials, equipment, and services.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and causal-analysis techniques.
• Ability to 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 get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and ability to help ensure nobody gets hurt.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to work at different locations where conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of industry quality standards such as NQA-1, ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and/or US NRC Regulatory Guides.
• Working knowledge of quality-control procedures relating to construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of company standards, guidelines, District Quality Manuals, and project requirements.
• Provide employees with updates on client critique results.
• Initiate, implement, and close Corrective Action Reports.
• Facilitate root/apparent cause analysis.
• Plan and perform quality assessments.
• Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.
• Participate in project activities and provide quality assurance input and feedback.
• 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 at department and discipline meetings.
• Mentor project staff and promote a culture of quality.
• Draft and maintain project quality documents describing project quality activities and associated metrics.
• Collect and sort quality data and perform statistical analysis to enable proactive solutions.

Benefits

• Top-tier 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
• Training and career-growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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