Nuclear QA/QC Director | Project Long Mott

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Nuclear Quality Assurance/Quality Control Director supporting Project Long Mott (Small Modular Nuclear Reactor).

About you and this role

As the Nuclear QA/QC Director for Dow, you will be expected to develop, implement, assess, and validate the quality of materials, procedures, and outputs within nuclear facilities to uphold safety, reliability, and compliance.  You will be responsible for rigorous quality standards and regulatory requirements across all facets of nuclear projects, including design, procurement, construction and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop the processes and procedures to effectively implement nuclear quality assurance requirements.
• Create and enforce quality control protocols, policies and benchmarks to ensure alignment with regulations and industry standards.
• Inspect, audit, and evaluate nuclear materials, components and systems across project lifecycles to eliminate defects, drive improvements and ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B.
• Oversee tests, measurements and analysis on materials, machinery and structures, to validate and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with project leaders, engineers, suppliers and regulatory bodies to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and/or participate in quality audits, certifications and assessments to validate adherence to established quality management systems and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field OR relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking OR Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (i.e. nuclear power plant operation experience)
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%-30% annually and meet all applicable requirements related to business travel (e.g., as to immigration and visa rules, public-health mandates, airline rules, etc.) into and out of (and physical presence in) various countries worldwide
• Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Previous experience developing organizations from the ground up and leading teams to success
• 15 or more years of relevant experience (i.e. nuclear quality systems experience)
• Experience working in a nuclear regulated environment.