Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer

Description

W-Industries is an energy service company that specializes in Automation Solutions, I&E Construction Services, Power Generation and Packaged Equipment for the Energy and Industrial markets. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of system technologies from pneumatic - hydraulic control systems to state-of-the-art programmable solutions to chemical injection systems, and everything in-between.

We are seeking an onsite Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer to join our DOE & Renewables BU at our Spring, Texas facility. This role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving the company’s Nuclear Quality Assurance Program, ensuring nuclear products, services, and suppliers meet applicable regulatory, code, and customer requirements. It is a great opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment with some of the most talented professionals in the energy industry. The ideal candidate will possess a basic understanding of ASME Section III, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21, and NQA-1 and have a desire to be trained and mentored to achieve an expert level of understanding of these standards. The candidate may work toward becoming a qualified NQA-1 lead auditor and will have some experience working in the nuclear power industry. Prior experience in AP 1000, SMR/ MMR advanced reactor startups, national laboratories, or first-of-a-kind (FOAK) programs is a strong plus. Candidates with previous ASME Survey experience is highly desirable and will support the responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

• Interpret and apply nuclear quality requirements including ASME Section III, ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ISO 19443, and ISO 9001.
• Implement and maintain the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program across the supply chain, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and testing activities.
• Serve as a primary quality interface with customers, regulators, Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA), and registrars (e.g., NRC, ASME, NUPIC).
• Support and participate in ASME certification audits, customer audits, and supplier audits.
• Support and maintenance of ASME certificates.
• Review nonconformance reports, corrective actions, and evaluations for 10 CFR Part 21 applicability.
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support preparation of ASME Code Data Report Forms for Section III components.
• Organize and maintain nuclear quality records in accordance with retention requirements.
• Define and develop quality standards for receiving in-process and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
• Meet with customers, vendors, and various internal stakeholders to resolve quality problems and to provide information
• Participate in and lead audits.
• Provide technical support to inspection personnel as needed.
• Support development, control, and maintenance of QA procedures, work instructions, and records.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Experience supporting FOAK hardware, rapid program development, or hybrid nuclear/DOE environments.
• Qualification or progress toward NQA-1 Lead Auditor.
• Ability to derive and analyze data to develop trend charts.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and standard quality tools.

Required Experience & Education

• 3-5 plus years of experience working in the nuclear industry.
• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline in Navy or Military school.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to sit, balance and climb ladders, scaffolds and other objects.
• Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas.
• Ability to distinguish colors.

Offered Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• Vacation/PTO

W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.