Project Description:

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

UPF will be built by 2025 for $6.5 billion and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF Construction project works on various schedules with differing start times pending on project needs. 

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; the successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject to and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

Role Overview:

Assigned to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) Construction organization in a Mechanical, Piping and Welding Field Quality Control position. Responsibilities are to ensure installations within the areas of certification at the UPF project are in compliance with procurement requirements, design/specifications, nuclear codes, project requirements and quality standards. Perform quality control assignments of a varied nature requiring full working knowledge of construction engineering/quality control practices. Exercises professional judgment within the framework of broad guidelines provided by superiors.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following: 

Quality Control inspections in support of mechanical, piping and welding field activates.

Mentor personnel with less experience.

Determines the technical requirements for the quality-related commodities within a work scope and coordinates with Field Engineering and Engineering on technical issues.

Provides input into the development of the strategy and engineering packages to support construction execution. 

Perform peer checks of new inspectors when requested by the Quality Control Manager.

Performs surveillance and monitors work activities, ensures the technical adequacy and quality of work performed. 

Ensures installations within the areas of certification are compliant with project quality requirements and applicable regulatory codes and standards.

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Engineering and 6 years of related experience or a high school diploma or GED equivalent and 12 years of related experience in lieu of degree.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment, education and travel

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience of DOE, DOD and/or commercial nuclear construction projects is required.

Candidates should be self-starters, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and be able to work well in a team environment.

The candidate should have a good working knowledge of current design codes and standards such as NEMA, NEC, ACI, AISC, ASME, B31.1, B31.3, as well as NQA-1 requirements.

Familiarity with industry quality standards.

Must meet the project requirements for certification of a Level II Mechanical/Piping QC and be capable of achieving a Level II Mechanical/Piping QC certification.

Must meet the project requirements for certification of a Level II Visual Welding QC and be capable of achieving a Level II Visual Welding QC certification.

Must meet the project requirements for certification of a Level II Civil/Coatings QC and be capable of achieving a Level II Civil/Coatings QC certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in Construction Quality Control or Field Engineering at a Large Nuclear Construction Project.

Previous experience in disciplines or areas other than those listed in the minimum requirements.

Previous experience with ASME requirements.

Previous experience with NACE requirements.

Previous experience with NQA-1 requirements.

Have working knowledge of NDE methods.

Have working knowledge of the Bechtel Standard Work Processes Procedures (SWPPs) and Nuclear Work Processes Procedures (NWPPs) and the related Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).