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Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, communications and government industries worldwide.

Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions

JOB TITLE: Field Quality - Night Shift

DEPARTMENT: Quality Assurance / Field Operations

LOCATION: Aiken, SC - Savannah River Site

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Field Quality - Night Shift is responsible for implementing and maintaining the field quality assurance and quality control program during Night Shift operations at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC. This position performs field surveillance, inspections, and audits to ensure that all Night Shift 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 experience in a DOE nuclear or regulated government contracting environment and is comfortable working independently in a Night Shift setting.

• Perform field quality surveillance, inspections, and holdpoint verifications during Night Shift operations 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 Night Shift craft supervision, work control, and on-call engineering personnel.
• Review and verify that approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and work instructions are current, properly controlled, and being followed correctly during Night Shift activities.
• Support receipt inspection of materials and equipment delivered during Night Shift to verify conformance with procurement documents and applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare Night Shift quality inspection records, surveillance reports, and turnover logs; communicate quality status and outstanding items clearly to Day Shift QA personnel.
• Participate in Night Shift pre-job briefs and post-job reviews; provide QA guidance to Night Shift field supervision and craft personnel.
• Support DOE oversight inspections and customer surveillance activities occurring during Night Shift; assist in corrective action development as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of QGS quality and project objectives.

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.
• Ability to work independently and make sound quality decisions with minimal supervision during Night Shift.
• > 6 Years

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 Night Shift craft and subcontractor personnel in the field.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 5%

Overnight required: Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally” If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently” If more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”]

• 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 my 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 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 orodriguez@quantags.com

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.

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

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.