Quality Manager / ASME Section III Program Manager - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions - Lenexa, KS / Oak Rid

Quality Manager / ASME Section III Program Manager - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions - Lenexa, KS / Oak Rid Job Details | Kiewit

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Quality Manager / ASME Section III Program Manager - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions - Lenexa, KS / Oak Rid

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN, US Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 181282

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Quality

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Quality Manager / ASME Section III Program Manager reports to the VP of Quality and serves as KNS's subject matter expert for the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. This role develops, implements, manages, maintains, and improves KNS quality programs supporting ASME Section III and applicable CSA nuclear requirements, including CSA N299, CSA N285, and CSA N286. The position ensures compliance with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and contractual requirements while supporting ASME Section III surveys, N Certification and/or Quality System Certificate activities, audits, projects, and related KNS Quality District initiatives.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental, and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets and leverage Kiewit's 135 years of construction and engineering excellence to provide holistic solutions for our clients.

Location

Lenexa, KS or Oak Ridge, TN. This position requires approximately 20% travel, and remote work is possible based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve KNS quality programs for compliance with ASME Section III, applicable CSA nuclear standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments.
• Serve as program owner for ASME Section III and applicable CSA quality program requirements, including implementing procedures, program documents, and governance processes.
• Manage ASME N Certification and/or QSC activities, including readiness, maintenance, renewals, and interface with projects and certifying bodies.
• Plan for, support, and participate in ASME Section III surveys, audits, assessments, responses, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical direction on ASME Section III requirements to Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, Project Management, Quality, and leadership.
• Monitor program performance, identify compliance risks and improvement opportunities, and implement actions to strengthen program effectiveness and audit readiness.
• Support the interpretation and application of ASME Section III, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and other applicable quality requirements across projects and organizational functions.
• Maintain or support NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification and lead or perform internal, supplier, project, and program audits.
• Plan, conduct, report, and close audits and assessments, including corrective action verification and management reporting.
• Implement and manage CSA N299, CSA N285, and CSA N286 quality requirements where invoked by project, supplier, client, or contract requirements.
• Support ongoing projects and KNS Quality District work, including procedures, readiness, audits, supplier oversight, corrective action, records, training, and project quality execution.
• Oversee quality program interfaces related to supplier oversight, commercial grade dedication, corrective action, nonconformance control, records, and quality documentation as applicable to the ASME Section III Program.
• Partner with leadership to support strategic planning, staffing, training, and qualification needs necessary to sustain the ASME Section III Program.
• Mentor personnel and promote a strong culture of quality, compliance, safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.
• Support business development, proposals, and client engagements involving ASME Section III and nuclear quality program capabilities.

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Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Science, or a related technical discipline; and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in nuclear quality assurance, quality program management, or related technical leadership roles. Experience implementing an ASME Section III Program is required.

In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of combined relevant education and experience in nuclear quality assurance, ASME Section III program implementation, or related program management experience will be considered.

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ASME Section III, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and related nuclear quality assurance requirements. Working knowledge of CSA N299, CSA N285, and CSA N286 is preferred. Demonstrated experience applying code, regulatory, standard, and contractual requirements to nuclear projects, audits, supplier oversight, certification activities, and program implementation is required.

Certifications: Experience managing ASME N Certification and/or QSC activities is required. Current or prior NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification/certification, or demonstrated equivalent nuclear quality auditing experience, is strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience & Attributes: Preferred qualifications include prior Authorized Nuclear Inspector qualification; ASME Section III survey experience; current or previous NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification; experience planning, performing, reporting, and closing audits; familiarity with CSA N299, CSA N285, and CSA N286; demonstrated quality program leadership; ability to support multiple projects and KNS Quality District priorities; strong communication and organizational skills; and a commitment to safety, ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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