Quality Assur Spec SR

Idaho Environmental Coalition • Idaho Falls, ID

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform technical work in quality assurance (QA) to achieve compliance with QA standards, federal and state regulatory requirements, and project requirements. Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs, systems and procedures to ensure overall QA requirements are achieved. Assist with the preparation and review of procedures, design documents, technical specifications, statements of work, design changes, safety basis documents, work control documents, and other quality related documents and reports. Assisting the line organization in identifying and resolving quality issues. Report and evaluate identified conditions adverse to quality using the ICP issues management system and perform closure verification of nonconformances and corrective actions. Participate in QA audits, assessments, surveillances, and assessing subcontractors as requested by management. Preparing inspection plans identifying and documenting necessary inspections, witness points, and hold points for field QC inspection and Supply Chain receipt inspection. Review and approve purchase requisitions, vendor data, and provide QA oversight of procurement processes. Maintain training and qualifications as required for performance of assigned tasks. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of ASME NQA-1, DOE O 414.1D, 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, and various fabrication, design and construction codes and standards.
• Minimum of one year nuclear-related experience.
• Ability to qualify as a Quality Engineer.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an “L” Clearance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management and a diverse customer base.
• Applicable Bachelor’s Degree.
• 8 years directly relevant experience or equivalent of Education/Experience plus 12 years relevant experience (for Salary Grade 18).
• Work experience with Quality Assurance requirements.
• Competence researching and navigating codes, standards, and requirements.
• Computer skills and experience with including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Pro, Maximo, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Prior nuclear Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience in nondestructive examination (past or current Level III or Level II ASNT certifications, AWS CWI, etc.).
• Experience as a NBBI Owner/User Inservice Inspector.
• Other relevant inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work in quality assurance (QA) to achieve compliance with QA standards, federal and state regulatory requirements, and project requirements.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs, systems and procedures to ensure overall QA requirements are achieved.
• Assist with the preparation and review of procedures, design documents, technical specifications, statements of work, design changes, safety basis documents, work control documents, and other quality related documents and reports.
• Assisting the line organization in identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Report and evaluate identified conditions adverse to quality using the ICP issues management system and perform closure verification of nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Participate in QA audits, assessments, surveillances, and assessing subcontractors as requested by management.
• Preparing inspection plans identifying and documenting necessary inspections, witness points, and hold points for field QC inspection and Supply Chain receipt inspection.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions, vendor data, and provide QA oversight of procurement processes.
• Maintain training and qualifications as required for performance of assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Review procedures and documents for operations, maintenance, engineering, radiation protection, environmental, etc.
• Review and approve procurements and related documents including but not limited to statements of work (SOW), information request/change orders (IR/COs), vendor data, etc.
• Provide QA SME input for work order planning, reviews, walkdowns, and closeout of completed documentation.
• Interface with all Projects to facilitate identification tracking, remediation, and closure of emergent issues.
• Prepare inspection planning packages and monitor field implementation.
• Interface with support groups (Nuclear Safety, SHQ&S, Issues Management, Lessons Learned, etc.) and Project Directors/Managers to identify, develop solutions and correct non-compliant issues.
• Participate in QA audits, surveillances, and assessments as scheduled.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice and technical assistance to other members of staff for project tasks.

What This Job Offers

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