Quality Specialist- ID-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Quality Specialist for its Quality department. The position is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and supports quality activities across assigned districts and projects. The role includes developing and maintaining welding procedures and records, researching welding matters, supporting project quality audits, processing ASME reports, and training junior welding engineers and technicians. The specialist works with district and project management, engineers, clients, and field personnel to address quality concerns, improve processes, and promote safe work.

Requirements

• At least a four-year engineering or science degree, or a technical college degree plus two years of experience in a related construction field.
• Working knowledge of B31.3.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, including the ability to research detailed technical matters and explain information to field personnel.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and to quickly learn other software applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of tasks with deadlines and potentially frequent interruptions.
• 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 instructions, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of construction practices, construction codes (ASME, AWS, ACI, etc.), and non-destructive examination procedures (VT, RT, UT, PT, MT).

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain effective verbal and written communications with district management, project management teams, engineers, and clients as required.
• Examine and inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures, and take corrective action as needed.
• Evaluate employee and supervisor suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns, and recommendations, and devise and implement plans of action.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize them.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the KEG Quality Management System and procedures and promote standardization.
• Develop and complete Welding Procedure Qualification Records and Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Manage Welding Procedure Specification logs and files for assigned districts.
• Stay abreast of and promote innovative welding techniques, special processes, and procedures.
• Research technical welding matters and distribute reference material to support districts and projects.
• Assist with conducting project quality audits and preparing reports.
• Manage ASME Master Data Reports and Repair Report processing and registration with the National Board.
• Train and mentor junior welding engineers and technicians.

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, skill development, and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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