Principal Quality Control Engineer - Electrical / I&C Inspector

Duties

• Supervise and direct quality control engineers assigned to perform inspections and surveillance in support of project work and/or maintenance activities.
• Provide quality control support to construction management and direct personnel to implement quality requirements and to accurately status the results.
• Establish priorities which support construction/operations needs.
• Resolve complex problems which develop during the implementation of quality activities by coordinating with internal and external departments.
• Provide leadership which inspires efficient performance of assignments, safe work habits, timely exchange of information and each individuals' commitment to site policies.
• Participate in contract discussions relating to quality activities.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities.
• Review and approve subcontractors quality procedures and monitor their adherence to those procedures.
• Coordinate the activities of assigned quality control engineers and with other construction departments to ensure that construction is in compliance with site specifications and standards.
• Prepare quality procedures to ensure proper inspection, testing and surveillance activities are being performed.
• Provide effective quality training programs and ensure assigned personnel are qualified to perform assigned tasks.
• Prepare performance evaluations of assigned personnel.

Additional Duties

• Develop, revise, and perform peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans related to electrical and I&C, in accordance with Design Output documents, Codes, and Standards.
• Perform field related inspections in accordance with Quality Control Inspection Plans.
• Document inspection results on applicable inspection records and issue NonConformance reports as required.
• Review product and process compliance with all specified drawings, specifications, and other requirements through inspection and/or review of supplied materials and equipment.

Required Qualifications: Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 8 - 10 years of practical experience in construction inspection or related areas.
• An Associate's degree and 10 - 12 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
• A high school diploma and 12 - 16 years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent.
• Well-developed organizational and supervisory skills and good communication talents are required.
• Certification in areas of responsibility are required with ongoing programmatic training per the requirements of the project quality program.

Additional Experience Qualifications

• Prior work experience working under an ASME NQA-1 quality program. (Required)
• Prior DOE work experience. (Required)
• Well-developed organizational skills with good communication skills. (Required)
• Foster a work environment that promotes safety, quality, openness, trust, communication, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. (Required)
• Practical field experience in electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) quality control within the last 16 months. (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.