Kiewit Corporation

Quality Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-NQA1

Kiewit Corporation$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
  • 2-5+ years of quality or related experience.
  • 1 year of nuclear experience required.
  • Working knowledge of Commercial Grade Dedication for materials and services.
  • Familiarity with quality standards like NQA-1 and ISO-9001 preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure implementation of the Project Quality Plan.
  • Coordinate project quality assurance activities across disciplines.
  • Identify potential quality issues proactively.
  • Plan and conduct quality assessments and audits.
  • Mentor staff on quality culture and practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 179590

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Quality

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

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.

Location

This position is located in either Lenexa, KS, Aiken, SC, Oak Ridge, TN, or Houston, TX

Responsibilities
• Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines.
• Provide update to employees on client critique results.
• Initiate, Implement, and close Corrective Action Reports.
• Facilitate Root/Apparent Cause Analysis.
  • Plan and perform quality assessments

• Maintain a solid knowledge base of District Quality Manuals and project requirements.
• Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.
• Participate in all project activities 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 Staff and promote a culture of Quality.
• Draft and maintain a Project Quality documents 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.

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline field.
  • 2-5+ years of quality or related experience is required
  • 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.
  • 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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Other Requirements:
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.


We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

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About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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