Director, Quality Assurance Nuclear (DQAN)

About the role

CB&I's Director, Quality Assurance Nuclear (DQAN) is accountable for developing, implementing and governing the company's Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) Program across all nuclear projects and sites. The role provides functional leadership and oversight to site-based Project Quality Managers, ensuring consistent, compliant and risk-informed application of nuclear quality and regulatory requirements, and oversees internal audits, management assessments and supplier/source assurance. It acts as the senior quality authority for nuclear work, interfacing with clients, regulators, joint venture partners and senior internal leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the certified Nuclear Quality Program aligned with ASME NQA-1, ASME Section III Division 1, the ASME BPV code and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and prepare, review, approve and distribute the Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual and Nuclear Documents
• Keep ASME Certificates of Authorization and ISO 9001 and 19443 certifications up to date; take part in audit exit interviews and supplier evaluations, and select, train and certify lead auditors
• Provide functional leadership, performance management and succession planning for Project and Corporate Quality Managers, and set expectations for delegation of authority
• Oversee quality readiness and mobilization for new projects, review and approve Quality Plans, and evaluate and control NCRs requiring 10 CFR 21 reporting
• Review client technical documents, observation reports and corrective action requests, and escalate significant non-conformances, adverse conditions and regulatory or client findings to top management
• Control code stamps at work sites and act as the senior point of contact for regulators, owners and clients, supporting inspections, audits and assessments
• Define quality performance metrics, lead management reviews and quality improvement initiatives, and drive standardization and lessons learned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering or quality discipline or equivalent
• At least 10 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of welding, NDT, QA and QC, and ability to review project quality plans against customer requirements and project strategy
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and risk assessment skills, and ability to manage teams and special projects

Required skills

• Working knowledge of ASME, API, AWWA and other industry codes and standards
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) and project planning
• Attention to detail

What we offer

• Estimated annual pay of $132,641 to $172,433
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, FSA/HSA, disability, life and AD&D coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off