Quality Specialist- ID-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

The Quality Specialist supports Kiewit Nuclear Solutions’ quality activities in the nuclear construction market. The role maintains effective communications with district management, project teams, engineers, and clients; evaluates field conditions and quality issues; and takes corrective action as needed. The specialist maintains knowledge of the KEG Quality Management System and promotes standardization.

The position focuses on welding quality, including developing Welding Procedure Qualification Records and Welding Procedure Specifications, managing related logs and files, researching technical welding matters, and promoting innovative welding techniques and processes. The specialist also assists with project quality audits and reports, manages ASME Master Data Reports and repair report processing and registration with the National Board, and trains and mentors junior welding engineers and technicians.

This position is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Work may take place at various locations and conditions may vary. The role works during normal operating hours to meet deadlines, with overtime and weekends as required.

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.
• Ability to research detailed technical matters and convey or explain information to field personnel.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and to learn other software applications quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform varied tasks with deadlines and potentially frequent interruptions.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies, and to perform work safely and effectively.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and 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 such as ASME, AWS, and ACI, and non-destructive examination procedures such as VT, RT, UT, PT, and MT.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain effective verbal and written communication 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, then devise and implement appropriate action plans.
• 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 current with and promote innovative welding techniques, special processes, and procedures.
• Research technical welding matters and distribute reference materials to support the district and projects.
• Assist with project quality audits and reports.
• Manage ASME Master Data Reports and repair report processing and registration with the National Board.
• Train and mentor junior welding engineers and technicians.
• Work safely, meet deadlines, maintain reliable attendance, and communicate professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Training, skills development, and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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