Inspector (Quality Assurance Engineer 3)

Are you a talented and driven engineer looking to develop, maintain, and apply a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a skilled professional with construction and facility inspection experience to join our Engineering Services (ES) Division as an Inspector (Quality Assurance Engineer 3). As a vital member of the ES-DO team, you will use your broad, extensive knowledge of National Consensus Codes and skills to contribute towards the development of objectives and principles to achieve engineering goals. You will create formal networks involving coordination among groups and other key decision makers, and regularly interact with other resources (internal and external) to the organization.

About the Role

As an Inspector, you will work within a team of individuals to support the Laboratory mission to deliver world-class facilities and infrastructure. Individuals with experience and certifications in Mechanical, Welding, Fire Protection, Civil, and Structural inspections are currently in high demand. This position will perform inspections to verify construction and maintenance comply with code and design requirements. You will work within the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Engineering Services - Division Office (ES-DO) group and will report to the LANL site Chief Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Inspections & Code Compliance
  • Perform inspections to verify compliance with building codes and standards, including the International Building Code (IBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes (UMC and UPC), and other consensus codes and standards.
  • Perform inspections within multiple disciplines.
  • Conduct audits, assessments, and surveillances of programs and activities against QA and QC requirements applicable to the program or activity being assessed.
• Certifications & Technical Competencies
  • Obtain and maintain commercial inspection certifications associated with specific disciplines (e.g., International Code Council (ICC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), or other relevant commercial certifications).
  • Read, understand, and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Review engineering and procurement documents to assure the inclusion of applicable inspection, testing, and quality requirements.
  • Perform quality-engineering reviews of design documents.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Document inspection results to demonstrate that technical and quality requirements of installations are met.
  • Review and approve inspection reports.
  • Initiate, validate, and close non-conformance reports.
  • Review submitted inspection reports, certificates of compliance and conformance, and related test reports to determine validity.
• Oversight & Quality Management
  • Oversee subcontracted inspection and test agency personnel to ensure compliance with LANL inspection and testing requirements.
  • Provide guidance to junior staff in the development and operation of quality control systems.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
  • Work with project designers, project stakeholders, clients, and other Quality Control Inspection organization personnel to ensure that specifications, National Consensus Code inspections, and test requirements are met.
  • Interface with project personnel (e.g., project management, engineering, construction, subcontractors) to ensure project activities meet QA, QC, and customer requirements.
• Mentoring & Leadership
  • Provide guidance, mentoring, and oversight to Quality Assurance Engineer 2 Inspectors.
  • Mentor less senior Quality Assurance Engineers or quality specialists in the development, implementation, and understanding of QA programs, procedures, and processes.
  • Foster a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
• Safety & Security
  • Assure safety and security compliance, maintain required safety and security training, and make safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Requirements

• QA Knowledge & Compliance
  • Expert-level knowledge of and experience with QA activities including system and/or performance audits, assessments, and surveillance, recommending and implementing corrective actions, providing thorough and accurate documentation of technical and/or statistical reports, and ensuring QA compliance.
• Standards & Regulatory Expertise
  • Expert-level knowledge of national consensus standards of QA, such as ASME, ISO, ANSI/ASME NQE-1, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulatory guide series.
  • Expert-level knowledge of construction codes and standards, and applying quality requirements to construction projects, where applicable.
• Technical Skills & Document Interpretation
  • Ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Problem-Solving & Analysis
  • Expert-level experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting QA.
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Expert-level skills to conceptualize and communicate QA concepts and applications to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Expert-level ability to mentor personnel in their area of expertise.
  • Recognized as an advanced-level knowledge in their area of focus.
• Project & Business Management
  • Expert-level knowledge of project management methodologies and applying quality requirements to projects managed through a formal project management process.
  • Expert-level knowledge of various business systems and functional organizations across the Laboratory, how they are related, and the ability to apply quality requirements across these organizations in a consistent, integrated manner.

Qualifications

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, QAE or Industrial Systems Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with the application of National Consensus Codes and standards applicable to nuclear facilities or a similar highly regulated field.
• National Certification by ICC, AWS, or other recognized accredited agency.

Pay

$106,400 - $176,000

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually).
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius).

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.