Christian Grebstad

About Christian Grebstad

With over 20 years of specialized experience in nuclear QA/QC within DOE and DOD environments, I have honed skills in developing, implementing, and managing robust nuclear quality programs and systems. This includes expertise in applying and managing standards such as ASME NQA-1 (across multiple editions and subparts), ASME Section DOE Order 414.1D/E, 10 CFR 830A, and 10 CFR 50B. I have also successfully established commercial quality programs compliant with ASME B & PVC, ISO 9001:2015 (AS9100), ISO 17025:2017, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, and various AWS standards, coupled with a deep understanding of manufacturing, construction, steel fabrication, welding, QC inspection, and nondestructive examination (NDE) processes.In leadership roles, I have managed quality teams within the nuclear supply chain for over 10 years, including serving as the INL Nuclear Quality Compliance Officer responsible for managing regulatory compliance with ORPS, NTS, and DOE O 226.1B. I have also acted as a certified/qualified NQA-1 Lead Auditor since 2010 and contributed as a member of the ASME NQA-1 Subcommittee for Assessment & Verification. Additionally, my career includes representing the Nuclear Industry Assessment Corporation (NIAC) as a Member Representative (2008–2023) and serving as a Security Manager (NNPICO) protecting Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) information (2007–2018), all while maintaining a DOE \"Q\" clearance—underscoring my commitment to high-level security and operational excellence.

Experience

1. Nuclear Quality Representative Ornl Nuclear Lead Auditor

   Oak Ridge National Laboratory

   Jun 2025 — Present · Oak Ridge, TN, US

   Nuclear Quality Representative with the Quality Assurance Division supporting Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division (NNFD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) working with internal and external customers and other quality professionals to provide nuclear quality assurance engineering support for the development of quality management systems, project/process improvements, strategic planning and performance metrics to support nuclear operations.Responsible for developing the NNFD QA plan for nuclear quality assurance for multiple hazard category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities supporting isotope development and production. Perform nuclear audits, independent assessments, and technical surveillances to various DOE regulatory and nuclear industry standards (e.g, ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 830A, DOE Order 414.1D/E, and 10 CFR 21 Part 200/210), including supplier audits/assessments and procurement evaluations.Member of the ORNL Glovebox Assessment and Procurement Team representing the Quality Assurance Division (QAD) evaluating suppliers and supply chain requirements for gloveboxes and glovebox accessories used for nuclear, radiological, and hazardous materials.

Education

• Idaho State University

  N/A, General Studies

  1995 — 1996

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Program Management
• Metal Fabrication
• Iso 9001
• Management
• Quality System
• Project Management
• Quality Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Auditing
• Project Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Quality Control
• Iso Standards
• Quality Assurance
• Continuous Improvement