Quality Examiner Civil/Mechanical

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

7d • $31 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Quality Examiner/Inspector to work on our Construction Quality department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Central Facilities Area (CFA) Desert Site facility with every Friday off.

Perform construction or nondestructive examiner (NDE) quality control (QC) tasks at INL. Perform inspections, tests, examinations, and surveillance/oversight activities validating compliance with customer, engineering, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Level 3: High School diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years direct/relevant professional experience.
• Level 4: High School diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years direct/relevant professional experience.
• Meet requirements under MCP-13425 and/or MCP-13426.
• Obtain and maintain all required job-related exam and position qualifications.
• Maintain INL Basic Inspector qualification and activities.
• Qualify and maintain the INL Civil Inspector Qualification per MCP-13426.
• Qualify and maintain qualifications for specific methods of examination/inspection/testing.
• Knowledge of the safe and approved methods of soil preparation, asphalt, concrete, and grout installation.
• General knowledge and understanding of items listed in MCP-13426 Appendix A.
• Become certified as a Level II NDE examiner in two or more of the following NDE methods per MCP-13425 and/or MCP-13426: Visual Examination (welding), Liquid Penetrant Examination, and/or Magnetic Particle Examination.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• American Association of State Highway and Transportations Officials (AASHTO) Certification.
• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Experience.
• Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Experience.
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) Experience.
• NDE Qualifications (PT Level II, VT Level II)
• Greater than 1,000 hours in examination/inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections according to approved inspection plans, specifications, and codes.
• Ensure inspection equipment and tools are within calibration dates and in sound working condition.
• Maintain detailed records of examinations/inspections/tests.
• Identify and initiate nonconformance issues.
• Verify/witness testing is performed correctly, and results conform to the requirements of the contractual specification.
• Interface with engineers and manufacturing personnel to provide test results and assist in process improvements, as needed.
• Perform in-process surveillances of complex-wide program work to verify compliance with company quality program procedures.
• Continue development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to quality engineering staff in NDE [Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Visual (weld) Testing (VT)] application of inspection discipline and technique.
• Civil Inspector will perform verification of compliance with plans, specifications, codes and standards for concrete construction, steel erection, groundwork, earthwork and architectural installations.
• Coatings Inspector will perform verification of compliance with plans, specifications, codes and standards for all phases of the work which affect the performance of the coating system.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED