The Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) Manager supports the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Brennan's Nuclear Quality Assurance Program at both the corporate office and nuclear safety-related project locations. This role partners closely with project teams to ensure work meets applicable regulatory requirements, client expectations, Brennan procedures, and industry standards. At Brennan, quality is more than compliance; it's how we earn trust, execute complex work, and continuously improve. The NQA Manager will provide hands-on support across training and indoctrination, quality records, equipment and calibration controls, commercial grade dedication, and final project documentation. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a collaborative, project-driven organization where you can solve problems, strengthen processes, support successful field execution, and help shape the continued growth of Brennan's nuclear quality program.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the Brennan Nuclear Quality Assurance Program and act as a primary resource for quality assurance activities associated with nuclear safety-related projects.
- Coordinate and conduct project indoctrination, onboarding, and quality-related training for personnel assigned to nuclear projects.
- Maintain training records, qualification records, certifications, and associated documentation in accordance with NQA program requirements.
- Organize, maintain, and control quality assurance records, turnover packages, and project documentation to ensure traceability, accuracy, and compliance.
- Prepare and compile final quality assurance reports, project closeout documentation, and deliverables for clients and regulatory review.
- Manage nuclear project tools, equipment, consumables, and inventory including tracking, inspection, storage, maintenance, and accountability.
- Coordinate calibration activities for measurement and test equipment and maintain associated calibration records.
- Support transportation, mobilization, and tracking of project equipment and materials to and from project sites.
- Assist with Commercial Grade Survey (CGS) and Dedication (CGD) activities including documentation review, material traceability, inspections, supplier evaluations, and verification activities.
- Participate in internal audits, analyze corporate processes, and communicate results through verbal and written reports to management to highlight areas of risk and opportunities for improvement.
- Initiate, support, and manage corrective ensuring timely resolution and evidence of effectiveness.
- Lead and collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify root cause findings using established quality methodologies.
- Assist with quality plans, procedure development, process analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive and implement tools, processes, and corresponding documentation designed to expand and improve the utility and application of the NQA program.
- Act as a quality resource to all levels of the organization for NQA-related processes and requirements.
- Ensure organizational expectations, standards, and safety regulations are observed and documented/escalated as appropriate.
- Attend client meetings, audits, industry conferences, and project planning meetings representing Brennan quality expectations and nuclear compliance standards.
- Support field project execution through onsite quality oversight, verification activities, and coordination with project management and craft personnel.
- Maintain compliance with applicable NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, client-specific, and internal quality program requirements.
- Ability to travel 50-75% of the time to assigned project sites.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5-7 years of experience in nuclear quality assurance, industrial quality assurance, document control, field coordination, or related technical support role.
- Experience supporting nuclear, industrial, construction, or regulated industry projects preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with NQA-1 requirements and nuclear industry quality standards preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain nuclear site clearance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, on computers and other electronic devices
- Strong interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, highly organized, and creative
- Superior time management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length, deliver on deadlines
