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Crane Company

Inspection - QC II

Twinsburg, OH

Interface appropriately with all external and internal customers and suppliers, including source ... nuclear manufacturing. • Knowledge of basic electrical principles and mechanical systems. This ...

Crane Company

Inspection - QC II

Twinsburg, OH · On-site

Interface appropriately with all external and internal customers and suppliers, including source ... nuclear manufacturing. • Knowledge of basic electrical principles and mechanical systems. This ...

DTE Energy

Licensed Nuclear Operator

Newport, MI · On-site

And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier ... Personnel tours plant to inspect equipment to assure safe, efficient operation. Takes appropriate ...

DTE Energy

Licensed Nuclear Operator

Newport, MI · On-site

And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier ... Personnel tours plant to inspect equipment to assure safe, efficient operation. Takes appropriate ...

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How much do nuclear source inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for nuclear source inspector in the United States is $22.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Nuclear Source Inspector vs Nuclear Quality Control Inspector?

AspectNuclear Source InspectorNuclear Quality Control Inspector
CertificationsRadiation Safety, NQA-1Quality Control, NQA-1
Work EnvironmentRadiation zones, nuclear plantsManufacturing, nuclear facilities
Employer & IndustryNuclear power plants, contractorsNuclear facilities, construction sites

The Nuclear Source Inspector primarily focuses on radiation safety and source verification within nuclear facilities, ensuring compliance with radiation standards. In contrast, the Nuclear Quality Control Inspector emphasizes quality assurance and control processes during nuclear plant construction and maintenance. Both roles require specialized certifications and work in nuclear environments, but their core responsibilities differ—safety versus quality assurance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Nuclear Source Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nuclear Source Inspector, you need a solid understanding of nuclear physics, radiation safety, and inspection protocols, usually backed by a relevant degree and regulatory certifications such as those from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Familiarity with radiation detection instruments, dosimetry, inspection management software, and regulatory documentation systems is essential. Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining safety, regulatory adherence, and operational integrity in environments handling radioactive materials.

What are some of the unique challenges a Nuclear Source Inspector might face during field inspections?

Nuclear Source Inspectors often encounter unique challenges such as working in high-security environments, adhering to strict safety protocols, and managing the documentation and handling of radioactive materials. Inspections can involve travel to various sites, sometimes under tight deadlines, and require vigilant attention to detail to ensure regulatory compliance. Additionally, inspectors must communicate effectively with facility staff and regulatory agencies to resolve any discrepancies or safety concerns that arise during inspections.

What are Nuclear Source Inspectors?

Nuclear Source Inspectors are professionals responsible for ensuring the safe use, handling, and storage of radioactive materials in various facilities, such as power plants, hospitals, and research laboratories. They inspect equipment, processes, and records to verify compliance with safety regulations and government standards. Their work helps prevent radiation hazards and protects workers, the public, and the environment. Nuclear Source Inspectors often collaborate with regulatory agencies and may conduct investigations following incidents or routine audits.
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Senior Nuclear Supplier Quality Engineer

Valar Atomics

Orangeville, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

About Valar Atomics
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable-unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
The Role
As a Senior Nuclear Supplier Quality Engineer at Valar Atomics, you will serve as the nuclear quality assurance subject matter expert within the Supplier Quality organization. You will own the supplier oversight process, ensuring Valar Atomics' supply chain is sound, robust, and defensible for the procurement of nuclear safety-related materials, components, and services.
You will lead the entire supplier auditing process, including planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting. Additionally, you will participate in other quality related processes including nonconformance reporting (NCR), supplier corrective action requests (SCAR), and tracking and trending activities, while interfacing directly with engineering, procurement, and construction project professionals.
You will play a central role in Valar Atomics' Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) Program. CGD is a process by which commercial-grade items are evaluated and accepted for use in nuclear safety-significant applications without requiring a nuclear-grade procurement. Your two primary CGD responsibilities will be: (1) reviewing and approving all CGD Plans developed or revised by the Procurement Engineering group; and (2) serving as the primary technical point of contact for any CGD procurement that requires a Commercial Grade Survey-a supplier site visit and technical evaluation to verify that the item's critical characteristics are controlled and acceptable.
This role demands clear critical thinking grounded in detailed knowledge of engineering principles and sound engineering judgment. A working knowledge of nuclear codes (e.g., ASME, AWS, AISC, welding, and NDE) along with applicable regulatory requirements and historical industry issues is essential. Professional conduct is required at all times.
Key Responsibilities
  • Own and lead supplier quality activities across Valar Atomics' safety-significant, quality-affecting, and nuclear-grade suppliers-including reactor components, fuel system hardware, specialty materials, instrumentation, fabricated assemblies, and special process providers.
  • Participating in Valar Atomics' Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) program end-to-end: dedication methodology development, critical characteristics definition, technical evaluation plan construction, sampling strategy, CGD Plan review and approval, and Commercial Grade Survey execution.
  • Plan, lead, and own nuclear supplier qualification programs, including supplier audit planning and execution, NQA-1 compliance assessment, process capability evaluation, documentation review, and formal qualification record development.
  • Develop and maintain Valar Atomics' nuclear supplier quality requirements framework, including purchase order quality clause libraries, NQA-1-aligned flow-down requirements, supplier quality plan standards, and source inspection criteria.
  • Investigate and resolve complex or systemic nuclear supplier nonconformances using structured root cause and corrective action methodology, ensuring technically defensible outcomes with appropriate regulatory traceability.
  • Develop and maintain supplier performance measurement systems, risk-tiered oversight frameworks, and supplier development programs for nuclear-grade and safety-significant suppliers.
  • Support NRC, DOE, NNSA, customer quality representative, and external auditor engagements on supplier quality topics, including documentation preparation, technical interface, and finding resolution.
  • Mentor Supplier Quality Engineers, contribute to organizational capability development on nuclear quality principles, and help institutionalize nuclear supplier quality disciplines across the team.
  • Develop nuclear supplier quality procedures, CGD work instructions, qualification frameworks, and quality system documentation aligned with NQA-1 and applicable regulatory requirements.

You Will Be Successful In This Role If
  • You operate as the nuclear quality authority in supplier quality engagements and are trusted by Valar Atomics Engineering, Procurement, and Regulatory organizations to make rigorous, defensible quality decisions.
  • You understand and apply NQA-1 conservatively yet with a graded approach-driven by regulatory intent and probabilistic risk, not just checklists.
  • You can distinguish between trivial and serious issues given regulatory intent and probabilistic risk analysis, and you recognize that sound engineering judgment is not always the most conservative answer.
  • You can build nuclear supplier quality programs, CGD frameworks, and qualification systems from the ground up, in addition to operating within existing mature structures.
  • You proactively identify systemic nuclear supplier risks and develop practical, scalable strategies to address them before they become program-impacting failures.
  • You mentor and develop others effectively while maintaining strong personal execution discipline and nuclear quality ownership.
  • You communicate with technical credibility and clarity across Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Regulatory, and supplier leadership.
  • You believe rigorous nuclear quality and mission execution speed are complementary-and you know how to operationalize that belief in a fast-moving startup environment.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree and 5 years of nuclear experience
  • US Navy Nuclear Propulsion School Graduate and 3 years of nuclear experience
  • OR no degree + 10 years of direct nuclear experience will be considered.

Preferred Skills And Experience
  • Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Lead auditor certification under NQA-1, ASQ CQA/CQE, or equivalent, demonstrated Nuclear Lead Auditior leadership experience; detailed hands-on experience in the nuclear auditing process.
  • Experience building, implementing, and owning the full CGD program lifecycle, from methodology development through dedication record package completion and regulatory interface.
  • Familiarity with HTGR, SMR, microreactor, or advanced nuclear reactor technologies and their associated supplier quality and material procurement challenges.
  • Experience with TRISO fuel, graphite, refractory materials, nuclear-grade metallic components, or other advanced nuclear material supply chains.
  • Prior experience with NRC inspection interface, DOE or NNSA oversight activities, or external quality system audits in a nuclear supplier quality capacity.
  • Familiarity with special process qualification requirements including ASME Section IX welding qualifications, NDE method qualifications, and nuclear-grade material certifications including: Certificates of Conformance, Certificates of Compliance, ASME documentation (e.g., Code Data Reports, Certified Material Test Reports, Certificates of Compliance)
  • Statistical analysis capability including process capability evaluation, MSA/Gauge R&R, and data-driven supplier performance assessment.
  • Experience mentoring or leading supplier quality personnel in a technical leadership capacity within a nuclear or safety-significant environment.

What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
  • High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
  • Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
  • Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
  • The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

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