Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!
Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Advanced Test Reactor Quality group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a technical career as a Quality Engineer!
The Quality Engineer will provide support for INL to ensure compliance with DOE, Laboratory, and customer specific requirements applicable to Quality Assurance Program.
Responsibilities Include:
Function as an INL Quality Program ambassador and guide of INL's quality program implementation for assigned work areas.
Provide inputs of quality-related metrics and Key Performance Indicators.
Maintain required training as per Individual Training Plan (ITP)
Review designs, planning, safety basis documents, material requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, procedures, etc.
Advise line management and facility/project personnel of requirements and provide solutions to quality compliance and implementation processes.
Review and approve work control documents and input quality hold and inspection points.
Perform direct observations of quality affecting work performance activities.
Assist in developing appropriate quality program and project requirements.
Provide guidance for solutions to repair and design issues, using ingenuity and innovation.
Support Engineers in structure, system and component (SSC) design, and development.
Provide guidance to verify applicable codes and consensus standards are implemented during design, fabrication, and construction of new/existing SSC's.
Provide quality program guidance to line managers for proper implementation of quality program requirements and process improvement.
Perform surveillances, audits, and assessments, as assigned, to resolve compliance with and implementation of company processes.
Perform audits of prospective suppliers to ensure suppliers capability to meet INL quality and engineering requirements.
Ensure quality program weaknesses and areas for process improvement are properly identified and resolved using the INL Issues Management process.
Mentor peers and engineers in developing, implementing, and maintaining INL quality program requirements.
Provide oversight and direction for INL Nondestructive Examination (NDE) personnel.
Perform as a quality program area technical point of contact and/or domain authority, as assigned by management.
Become familiar with and align with ESH&Q program requirements. Be knowledgeable of emergency action policies and procedures.
Support the Employee Safety Team, Behavioral Based Safety, and Safety Observations Achieve Results (SOAR) programs.
Attend monthly safety meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in a quality related technical field, plus 2 years of relevant Quality experience, or Master of Science degree in a quality related technical field plus 1 years relevant Quality experience, or PhD and 0 years relevant Quality experience.
Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in a quality related technical field, plus 5 years of applicable Quality experience, or Master of Science degree in a quality related technical field plus 3 years applicable Quality experience, or PhD and 2 years applicable Quality experience.
US Citizen. Must be able to acquire and maintain minimum of a DOE L security clearance for access to INL nuclear facilities and provide support to nuclear facilities (e.g., SMC) as directed by management.
Must be able to acquire and maintain familiarity with common INL NDE area (e.g.., RT, MT, PT, UT, and VT) implementing processes.
Must be able to acquire and maintain proficiency with implementing INL Quality Assurance Program processes. (e.g., PDD-13000, LST-1118, NQA-1, Software Quality Requirements, ASME B31.1 and B31.3, ASME Section III, V, VIII & XI, AWS D 1.1, and AWS D 1.6., and other national quality standards).
INL Quality Engineer qualification (must be able to achieve qualification within first 12 months of assignment).
Radiation Worker I qualification (must be able to acquire and maintain within first 12 months of assignment).
INL Lead Assessor qualification (must be able to acquire and maintain within first 12 months of assignment).
INL Quality Assurance Auditor (must be able to acquire and maintain within first 12 months of assignment)
Must be able to acquire and maintain Site specific and Work Organization specific qualifications as assigned.
Job Information
Salary Grade: 190
Chosen applicants are required to show a "demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment."
Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
INL Overview:
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 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
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 men 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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
COVID Safety Protocols:
As a condition of employment, Idaho National Laboratory will inquire about COVID vaccination status and expects candidate compliance with all required COVID safety protocols, including mask-wearing as applicable.
Idaho National Laboratory has implemented a required vaccination policy effective immediately requiring all new hires must be vaccinated against COVID - 19 as a condition of employment, unless exempt under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or other applicable state or federal law. In accordance with Idaho National Laboratory's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our customers and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations.
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:
When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
Benefits & Salary:
We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview/. .
