Provides quality assurance for the implementation of and compliance to federal and state regulatory requirements applicable to safely manage chemical and radioactive material during construction, operation, and closure activities at the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF).
Defines basic to moderately complex scopes of technical and quality assurance (QA) engineering programs and develops effective, quality solutions.
Develops standard QA programs and procedures within and sometimes across multiple organizations and one or more disciplines and ensures compliance and effective execution of technical and quality assurance requirements.
Defines specific problems based on general information from management and customers.
Plans Quality Assurance efforts and coordinates activities with those of other divisions, departments, and sections in focused areas to solve problems.
Ensures compliance with quality assurance requirements, proper utilization and training of personnel operating under one's quality/technical guidance, and compliance with approved schedules and staffing estimates.
Ensures appropriate quality performance of the end process/program.
Incorporates technical and quality engineering practices into problem solving and program planning.
Prepares plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical and quality engineering tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree in a non-technical discipline, or a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering or science) and relevant work experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Engineering in the fields of operations, maintenance, construction or industrial manufacturing as defined in the job description.
Certification with continuing technical training is required for performance of inspections and surveillance activities.
Preferable qualifications include Bachelors or Associates degree.
Flexibility with work assignments, including Supplier Surveillance Representative (SSR) responsibilities.
Ability to travel at least one week per month to perform supplier surveillance.
Qualification and experience that includes Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Visual Testing/Inspection (VT), Certified Welding Inspector, and other applicable qualifications.
Previous NQA-1 Audit experience including Auditor and/or Lead Auditor qualifications.

Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
Health Savings Account
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality assurancequality controlengineeringradiographic testingultrasonic testingpenetrant testingvisual testingcertified welding inspectorNQA-1 audittechnical problem solving

Soft Skills

flexibilitycoordinationcommunicationplanningproblem solvingtrainingcompliance managementorganizational skillsleadershipcollaboration

Certifications

continuing technical trainingcertified welding inspectorauditor qualificationslead auditor qualifications