Lead NCR/CAR

Edgewater Technical Associates • Aiken, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Lead NCR/CAR (Nonconformance Report/Corrective Action Report) opportunity to support a multi-year construction project at the Savannah River Site. This project involves significant civil, mechanical, and electrical construction, including grading, storm drainage, demolition, earthwork, ductbanks, firewater, service water, process piping, electrical systems, and associated site infrastructure. The Lead NCR/CAR will be responsible for the administration and coordination of the project's Nonconformance Report (NCR) and Corrective Action Report (CAR) processes, ensuring all quality-related documentation is processed, tracked, and closed in accordance with project procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of quality, engineering, construction, corrective action, or related experience supporting industrial, DOE, nuclear, or other highly regulated projects.
• Experience with nonconformance and/or corrective action programs.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 requirements and DOE Order 414.1D.
• Experience coordinating technical reviews, dispositions, corrective actions, and closure documentation.
• Knowledge of CAQ/SCAQ processes, quality records, and auditable documentation requirements.
• Ability to interpret procedures, specifications, technical requirements, and quality documentation.
• Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering NCR/CAR programs on DOE or nuclear projects.
• Experience with root cause analysis, apparent cause evaluation, corrective action development, and effectiveness reviews.
• Experience developing quality metrics, aging reports, and trend analyses.
• NQA-1 Auditor/Lead Auditor or other applicable quality certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Previous Savannah River Site or other DOE site experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and coordination of the project's Nonconformance Report (NCR) and Corrective Action Report (CAR) processes.
• Ensure NCRs, CARs, Conditions Adverse to Quality (CAQs), and Significant Conditions Adverse to Quality (SCAQs) are documented, processed, tracked, and closed in accordance with the project QMS, applicable ASME NQA-1 requirements, DOE Order 414.1D, and project procedures.
• Review quality issues for completeness, proper classification, required approvals, and appropriate disposition or corrective action.
• Coordinate NCR technical evaluations and dispositions with Quality, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, suppliers, subcontractors, and other responsible organizations.
• Track NCRs, CARs, corrective actions, commitments, and due dates through closure.
• Monitor aging items and escalate overdue or significant quality issues to Quality management.
• Support evaluation and documentation of CAQs and SCAQs in accordance with project procedures.
• Coordinate root cause analyses, apparent cause evaluations, corrective action development, and effectiveness reviews as required.
• Review completed corrective actions and objective evidence to verify requirements have been satisfied prior to closure.
• Analyze NCR/CAR data for recurring issues, adverse trends, and opportunities for corrective or preventive action.
• Develop and maintain NCR/CAR status reports, metrics, aging reports, and trend information for Quality management and management reviews.
• Support audits, surveillances, and assessments by providing NCR/CAR records, status information, and objective evidence.
• Provide guidance to project personnel regarding NCR/CAR processes, documentation requirements, and workflow.
• Ensure NCR/CAR records are complete, accurate, traceable, and auditable.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability insurance
• pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior