Project Field Quality Control Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor. TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will be deploying its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost-competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier, less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy that is competitive with fossil fuels. It also features an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to be complementary to solar and wind power by evening out the peaks and valleys in production when the sun is not shining, or the wind is not blowing. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power.

Job Summary:

Assigned to the Construction organization as the Project Field Quality Control Engineer. Responsible for the organization, process/procedures, and direction of Construction Field Quality Control Engineering and support staff. The PFQCE reports directly to the Construction Site Manager and is responsible for all Quality Control Field Engineering activities for the project. #LI-CL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Directs the activities of a multi-disciplined construction quality control organization overseeing quality control and inspection activities of assigned quality control engineering staff.
• Directs the activities of quality control engineers and interfaces with other construction departments to ensure that construction operations are following the contract, governing industry and government quality standards, project specifications and the established quality control criteria.
• Provides guidance and assistance to various levels of the project organization on construction quality control programs.
• Performs inspections and documents acceptance of construction activities and installations.
• Performs employee reviews of the construction quality control staff.
• Responsible for managing and coordinating all activities related to the area of responsibility and interfacing with all other operating sections of the jobsite.
• Develops, administers, and implements a project’s multi-discipline quality control program and procedures.
• Participates in major contract discussions and negotiations relating to quality control activities.
• Reviews subcontractor documents for compliance to project quality control requirements.
• Administers surveillance inspection program over subcontractors to ensure conformity to project specifications and standards.
• Oversee the project nonconforming and deficient items program.
• Develop the staffing plan for the quality control organization for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepare employee requisitions.
• Administers the employee development program.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
• Must have direct hire execution experience on projects of $300M or greater.
  
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
  
• Must be able to obtain a site security badge.
  
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Good working knowledge of current design codes and standards such as IBC, SMACNA, ASME, NFPA, NEC, ACI, ASCE, and others.
• Experience as a manager of a multi-disciplined construction quality control organization on a large project.
• Experience administering a quality control certification and training program for inspection and test personnel
• Familiarity with nuclear quality and commercial practice standards
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Safety Program and familiar with current industry standards. Demonstrated ability in preparation of procedures and reports.
• Demonstrated skill in department administration and supervisory functions.

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