NDT Quality Engineer

NAVAL REACTORS FACILITY - IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO

The Naval Reactors Facility (NRF) is operated for the Department of Energy by Bechtel Bettis, Inc., and is located at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). NRF receives, examines and prepares naval spent nuclear fuel for temporary storage. The information derived from the examinations provides engineering data on nuclear reactor environments, material behavior, and design performance. This data is used to develop new technology and to improve the cost-effectiveness of existing designs.

NRF is seeking a NDT Quality Engineer.

The Quality Engineer will provide independent oversight of nuclear support processes at the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF) to ensure that all aspects of the quality assurance program are being engineered into NRF procedures and implemented in the work place.  Duties and responsibilities will include:

 
Maintaining ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level lll Examiner certification in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) disciplines of VT, MT, PT, and UT.  Also, American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Examine and provide continuing training for QA Inspectors as ASNT Level ll Inspectors.
Participate in the instruction of personnel within Quality Assurance and other departments on quality program principles.  Maintain associated records.
Maintain local procedures and other documents associated with the NRF Quality Assurance Program, particularly in the area of NDT.
Implementation of local manual and other Quality process improvements.
Interface with personnel in a variety of organizations at NRF, other government contractors, vendor facilities, and the Department of Energy (DOE) to resolve Quality Assurance concerns.
Participate in the conduct of selected audits, identification of discrepant conditions, and follow of corrective actions.

 

Education/Experience

 

Current qualification to ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level lll NDT and AWS CWI required.  Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Sciences is preferred.  Quality Assurance experience in nuclear work processes or implementation of quality program requirements is desired.  The candidate must have, in addition to good written skills, also possess good verbal skills necessary to train others and to present conclusions and recommendations to management.

 

U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.

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