Senior Manager, Welding & QA/QC

About the role

CB&I is hiring a Senior Manager, Welding & QA/QC in Plainfield, Illinois. The role covers the development, implementation and governance of the Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) program across all nuclear projects and sites, providing functional leadership to site-based Project Quality Managers and acting as the senior quality authority for nuclear work.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the certified Nuclear Quality Program aligned with ASME NQA-1, ASME Section III, Division 1, NCA of the ASME BPV code and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and prepare, review and approve the Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual and Nuclear Documents
• Keep ASME certificates of authorization and ISO 9001 and 19443 certifications current, and take part in audit exit interviews and supplier evaluations
• Lead site-based Project Quality Managers and Corporate Quality Managers, set expectations for delegation of authority and support workforce planning and succession
• Oversee quality readiness and mobilization for new projects, review and approve project-specific Quality Plans, and control NCRs requiring 10 CFR 21 reporting
• Review and close Observation Reports and Corrective Action Requests, maintain code stamps at work sites, and escalate significant non-conformances to management
• Act as senior point of contact for regulators, owners and clients, support regulatory inspections and audits, and interface with JV partners
• 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 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a management role
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding, NDT, QA and QC methods, codes and standards
• 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

• Pay range of $155,009 to $201,512 annually
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, FSA/HSA, disability, life and AD&D coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off