Nuclear Quality Engineer, MFC

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Quality Engineer to work on our MFC Quality Control team. Our team works a 4×10 schedule located out of our Materials & Fuels Complex (MFC) desert site facility with every Friday off.

You will define design requirements with engineering and researchers, conduct design reviews, implement quality assurance procedures, and manage nonconformances. Conduct quality assessments, participate in continuous improvement activities, and interface with internal and external customers to ensure compliance and performance in nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with engineering/researchers to define key features of design requirements to be used in the development of an engineered control plan(s).
• Participate in design reviews ensuring that sound engineering principles have been applied.
• Implement applicable quality assurance procedures, technical methods, control systems, protocols, procedures, and inspection plans in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining adherence to requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering to establish protocols for addressing nonconformances.
• Partner with system owners or other process owners to manage the disposition of nonconformances.
• Provide technical expertise, assistance, and advice to program, project, facility management and personnel relative to quality compliance and implementation issues.
• Interact with facility senior management, as needed, on matters requiring coordination across organizations lines.
• Collaborate on solutions to resolve facility, program, or project compliance issues.
• Perform procurement engineering evaluations.
• Create inspection plans and receipt inspection instructions.
• Conduct Quality assessments and surveillance activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities ensuring that INL Quality-related processes are integrated.
• Interface with internal and external customers to ensure quality requirements are being met.
• Coach/mentor facility personnel through the Application of subject matter expertise in the quality requirements for activities affecting quality in nuclear and non-nuclear facilities as identified by the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Provide surveillance, auditing, and reporting services for a given facility or scope of work assignment to ensure facility management has clear visibility and the opportunity to manage organizational performance.
• Facilitate and/or support external audits and/or commercial grade surveys of INL.
• Coordinate with Engineering for commercial grade dedication plans and inspections for Quality Level 2 procurements.
• Conduct vendor data reviews (VDR).
• Maintain complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices required for delivering quality techniques and tools.
• Maintain required training and proficiency per training plan.
• May be responsible for Asset Suite/Ariba review and approval of material requests, construction service, maintenance work orders.
• Maintain specialized certifications and training in areas like nuclear quality assurance, potentially including Lead Auditor certification (e.g., NQA-1 Lead Auditor certification).
• Verify quality-level determinations.
• Develop and/or review work and program controlling documents for nuclear facilities.
• Develop Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) plans and perform CGD surveys of suppliers.
• Interface with research sponsors on INL quality processes.
• Host external auditors to support commercial grade dedication surveys of INL and readiness reviews to ensure contract requirements.
• Develop and review Work Control Documents.
• Maintain working and developmental knowledge and involvement in nuclear operations, maintenance, planning, procurement.
• Nuclear facility oversight support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 1: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a technical field such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a technical field such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field and at least 2 years direct professional experience, or a Masters degree in degree in science, engineering, or a technical field such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience in Nuclear Quality (QA/QC, engineering, operations, manufacturing, etc.).
• Must be able to obtain BEA and MFC Quality Engineer certification.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “L” clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced degree in technical field related to Nuclear Quality (Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related degree).

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($66,504 – $136,356) / Level 2 440 ($79,344 – $162,732). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard, and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. May be exposed to heights, stairs, UV (sun exposure), and radiation work. May be exposed to hazards associated with equipment including ladders > 6 feet, machines/electrical hazards, lasers, and motor vehicle usage. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information

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