Field Quality - Day Shift, SRS

Field Quality Specialist - Day Shift

The Field Quality Specialist - Day Shift is responsible for implementing and maintaining the field quality assurance and quality control program at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC. This position performs field surveillance, inspections, and audits to ensure that construction, maintenance, and facility operations activities comply with NQA-1 standards, DOE requirements, approved procedures, and project quality plans. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of field quality assurance experience in a nuclear, DOE, or similarly regulated government contracting environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform field quality surveillance, inspections, and holdpoint verifications for construction, maintenance, and operations activities to ensure compliance with NQA-1, DOE Orders, approved work packages, and project quality plans.
• Document and track nonconformances (NCRs), corrective actions, and quality observations; coordinate resolution with craft supervision, work control, and engineering personnel.
• Review and verify that approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and work instructions are current, properly controlled, and being followed correctly in the field.
• Support receipt inspection of materials, equipment, and components to verify conformance with procurement documents, certificates of conformance, and applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in pre-job briefs, construction readiness reviews, and quality-related meetings; provide QA input and guidance to field supervision and craft personnel.
• Prepare clear and thorough quality inspection records, surveillance reports, and daily field quality logs in compliance with QGS records management requirements.
• Support internal quality audits, external DOE oversight inspections, and customer surveillance activities; assist in the preparation of corrective action plans as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of QGS quality assurance and project objectives.

What You'll Bring

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering Technology, Quality Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of field quality assurance or quality control experience in a DOE, nuclear power, or regulated industrial construction/maintenance environment.
• Working knowledge of NQA-1 quality assurance requirements, DOE Orders, and applicable codes and standards (ASME, AWS, ANSI, etc.).
• Experience performing field surveillance, nonconformance tracking, and corrective action management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management documentation systems.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Engineering Technology, Quality Management, or related field.
• Direct Savannah River Site or DOE major facility experience.
• Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) designation through ASQ.

Licenses / Certifications

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Savannah River Site access badge and pass all required background checks and DOE security requirements.
• Valid U.S. driver license.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• DOE Q or L Security Clearance.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct supervisory responsibilities; provides quality guidance and oversight to craft and subcontractor personnel in the field.

Travel Requirements

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 5%

Overnight required: No

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Seldom
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - Seldom
• Vision - Seldom
• Hearing - Seldom

Working Conditions

• Wet or Humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
• Working in high places - Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with Electricity - Seldom
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - Seldom
• Other Environmental Factors - Compliance with all SRS security, safety, and site protocols required

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration for Employment and Will Not Be Discriminated Against on the Basis of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin or Ancestry, Sex (Including Gender, Pregnancy, Sexual or Orientation, and/or Gender Identity), Age, Disability, Genetic Information, Veteran Status, and/or Any Other Basis Protected by Applicable Federal, State or Local Law. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability and Protected Veteran Status. We Prohibit All Types of Discrimination and Are Committed to Providing Access and Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities. For Additional Information or If Reasonable Accommodation Is Needed to Participate in the Job Application, Interview, or Hiring Processes or to Perform the Essential Functions of a Position, Please Contact Oscar Rodriguez at View email address on click.appcast.io

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What You'll Get

Our Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays

Growth & Development

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)

Family Support

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.