Full-time Deputy Quality Assurance (QA) Manager of a multi-billion-dollar nuclear facility construction project, taking day-to-day direction from the Project Quality Assurance Manager (PQAM), with technical input from the Director of Quality for Nuclear Projects and Consulting (NPC) performance unit. Has overall responsibility for assisting the PQAM and directing quality assurance processes in compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable codes and standards in a large-scale engineering design environment. This position is responsible for assisting the PQAM in the planning, managing, and technical performance of the QA program. Ensure compliance with customer/client standards and government regulatory requirements. Work location is near the Naval Reactors Facility at Idaho National Lab which is about 55 miles west of Idaho Falls, ID.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist the PQAM to perform oversight of all phases of facility construction, and Title III engineering support.
• Assist the PQAM in performing QA program development and administrative functions to support project needs.
• Provide independent oversight of quality developments affecting project operations. Plan and execute formal audit and surveillance programs to assure a high level of compliance with the QA program and associated regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, code, and industry standard requirements
• Assist with providing indoctrination and training for all project-level staff on the QA Program.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to support project teams in interpreting and implementing the Project QA program, from planning to project closeout and delivery of records turnover packages.
• Assist with developing quality team, via training, coaching, and mentoring to support project operations to add value to the project.
• Provide reports and updates to the PQAM directly on compliance issues with regards to policies and procedures.
• Will report to the PQAM on a daily basis and take day to day direction on assisting the project in implementing the quality program. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the PQAM as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field plus 4 years QA experience or 7 years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
• 7 or more years of total experience, including 2 years in the nuclear industry and 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Sole USA citizenship
• Technical knowledge of the application of engineering, procurement, and construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified QA requirements for these disciplines, including application of the graded approach.
• Experienced participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems.
• Possess effective communication skills. Listens carefully and speaks professionally and clearly in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines.
• Experienced in personal computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, gathering and reviewing information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently, seeks input from PQAM for complex and sensitive situations.
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Strong technical writing skills. Good communication, computer, presentation, interpersonal skills, organizational skills Demonstrated understanding and implementation of QA regulations, standards and guidelines including 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, and ASME/NQA-1, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications (2008/2009 addenda).
• Experience on projects in an engineering design environment

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc.. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, and below the shoulder for the same. Occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity.

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