Quality Assurance Specialist 3

Description

• Reviews procurement documents to verify that all necessary and appropriate quality requirements are properly identified, and flowed to suppliers/vendors.
• Participates in supplier qualification surveys, implementation audits, and surveillances; internal quality assurance audits, surveillances, and assessments; may lead or participate in causal analyses. Able to certify as nuclear Lead Auditor within 18 months.
• Reviews NuScale procedures for compliance with applicable requirements and regulations as identified through company quality manuals.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Serves as a resource by providing guidance, support in the field of nuclear quality assurance and quality management systems to NuScale personnel.
• Reviews customer / contract requirements to ensure that NuScale is able to fully satisfy quality requirements or identify areas in which additional effort may be needed to ensure compliance.
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1, ASME BPVC Section III and ISO 9001.
• Leads development of project-specific quality plans, when appropriate, to identify, document, and communicate all applicable requirements to various stakeholders.
• Develops, evaluates, maintains, and improves NuScale quality assurance program processes including writing instructions, procedures, and other requirement and guidance documents for the quality assurance program (10 CFR 50, Appendix B, NQA-1, ASME BPVC Section III, ISO 9001)

Requirements

• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift ten to fifteen pounds.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience associated with development and/or implementation of nuclear quality assurance programs. Commercial nuclear plant experience or work in the nuclear field is preferred. Previously certified Lead Auditor in a 10 CFR 50, Appendix B or NQA-1 program preferred. Global nuclear experience, working to internationally recognized quality standards such as ISO 9001 is a strong preference.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. International travel may be required at times.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Education: A minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree is required; a technical degree is preferred. Certification as a nuclear Lead Auditor is a plus. Alternatively, an additional 5 years (10 years total) of directly applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance