Quality Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Idaho Falls, ID

Position Overview

As a Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan.  In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program is implemented throughout the project.  You will assist in coordinating the Project Quality Plan activities associated with one or functions in engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and operations of this construction project for the US Navy Spent Fuel Handling Project.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry. 
 

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools, and safety programs available. 
 

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship. 

On our team, you will have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction. 
 

Location

Idaho Falls, ID. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

•    Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines.
•    Provide update to employees on client critique results.
•    Maintain Corrective Action Reports.
•    Facilitate Root/Apparent Cause Analysis.
•    Maintain a solid knowledge base of District Quality Manuals.
•    Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.
•    Participate in district standards meetings and provide input/feedback as it relates to quality assurance.
•    Help in the planning of, and participates in, internal quality audits/surveillances.  Conduct reviews of required documents and support materials, interviews staff, and administers online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures.
•    Provide administrative support for audits, other Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
•    Facilitate quality presentations.
•    Disseminate quality information, presenting information at department discipline meetings, etc.
•    Mentor Project Quality Coordinators.
•    Draft and maintain a Project Quality Plan for any given project including the Quality activities required on a project and associated metrics. Collect and sort quality data and perform statistical analysis to enable proactive solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed. 
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline field.
• 1-year nuclear experience is required.
• Working knowledge for the implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication for materials, equipment, and services.
• Knowledge of industry standards of quality, such as NQA-1, ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and/or US NRC Reg Guides is preferred.
• Proficient in various problem solving and causal analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of quality control procedures relating to construction activities is preferred.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

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