Project Quality Director - Nuclear & Civil (Construction)

Company: Fluor
Location: Aiken
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so our employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.
Job Description:
Summary:
This position provides leadership in the organization or functional areas of Nuclear-Industry construction quality assurance/ quality control management (i.e., for work/ operations governed by NRC 10CFR50, App. B; NRC 10CFR21; 10 CFR 830; ASME NQA-1; DOE O414.1D requirements) and is primarily engaged in activities that support the establishment and execution of the approved Quality Program and provide direction to the site Quality staff. This position performs work requiring advanced knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control implementation responsibilities during field construction associated with civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, welding, NDE, and other field construction disciplines.
Advanced knowledge is required in Nuclear-Industry construction codes and standards, gained through training, experience, and expertise acquired thru the execution of Quality Assurance and Quality Control management activities. This position will make decisions in areas that will impact the site Quality organization and its employees, clients, budgets, policies, procedures, and work practices.
Scope:
This position applies diversified knowledge of quality management principles and practices to a broad range of construction assignments. This position will have responsibility for the planning and execution of a wide variety of construction quality assurance/ control tasks performed in collaboration with other operating functions/ disciplines.
The Project Quality Director (PQD) will report to the Fluor Nuclear Power (FNP) Quality Director. The PQD will be responsible for the development and application of a Nuclear Site Quality Manual, describing the methods of site/ construction/ fabrication execution, inspection, and oversight necessary to assure compliance with the applicable FNP Quality Assurance (QA) Program requirements and site-specific contract regulations.
Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities:
--- Review and become familiar with the project technical requirements such as the prime contract, FNP QA Program, Nuclear Project Quality Plan (NPQP), applicable codes, standards, and specifications
--- Preparation of site-specific Nuclear Site Quality Manual and associated plans, procedures, and work instructions necessary to support the project (e.g., site quality auditing/surveillance, QC inspection and test plans, coordination of subcontract NDE services, etc.)
--- Plan and coordinate Nuclear Site Quality Manual training to site personnel
--- Provide interpretation and associated technical guidance of quality requirements to site personnel on work governed under the Nuclear Site Quality Manual and applicable FNP QA Program documents
--- Establish staffing requirements and supervision of Fluor site Quality Management personnel, including training, coaching, and/or mentoring, as needed
--- Determine the need for inspection tools and equipment and establishes proper calibration parameters for these items
--- Provide Quality input to site-issued purchase orders or contract bid documents
--- Provide task assignments and supervision of contractors performing project quality management activities for Fluor (e.g., NDE, calibration, and/or testing services)
--- Review and approve contractor quality programs and inspection and test plans submitted per contract requirements; identify appropriate hold or witness points on inspection and test plans
--- Assist Project/ Site Manager with resolution of client complaints that are quality-associated
--- Verify that project and construction execution is being monitored by regular surveillance, inspection and/or formal planned audits, and ensure that quality surveillance/audit reports are issued to appropriate parties and that follow up occurs until closure
--- Ensure that site Quality Management personnel coordinate with construction engineering or other functions to initiate timely review and resolution of identified discrepancies
--- Verify that nonconforming work activities or hardware are controlled through the implementation of FNP's Corrective Action Program (CAP)
--- Submit status information to site management for weekly or monthly reporting purposes
--- Attend weekly meetings with contractors to go over any quality issues (this may be delegated to a Site Quality Manager/Supervisor/Lead if/ as appropriate)
--- Ensure (i.e., as part regular audits, surveillance, and other quality review activities) that site QA Records are being completed, signed off, and controlled, as the work progresses, so as to support turnover and record retention activities in accordance with applicable Document Control procedures
Job ID: 137446BR
City: Aiken
State: South Carolina
Country: United States
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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