The Quality Assurance Specialist serves as a key member of the Quality Management team within the Nuclear Projects and Consulting (NPC) performance unit, advising management and staff on Quality assurance (QA) functions, policies, and implementation. This position supports the SFHP project at the INL in Scoville, ID.

Position Description

• Support the maintenance of and improvement to NPC quality programs.

• Lead or coordinate the development, improvement, and delivery of training programs to improve quality.

• Support management with the tracking of quality system metrics for adherence to organizational or department targets, and elevate issues, when necessary.

• Manage and direct formal responses to external audits, assessments, and surveillances.

• Lead causal analyses to address deficiencies identified through audits, assessments, and surveillances, as required.

• Prepare formal corrective action plans, in conjunction with appropriate functional organizations, to address causal factors identified through the causal analysis process.

• Maintain the approved internal audit, assessment, and surveillance schedule.

• Support and execute formal assessments and surveillances of key processes to assure a high level of compliance with the QA program and associated regulatory requirements.

• Facilitate implementation of performance improvement initiatives and actions taken as a result of audit, assessment, and surveillance corrective actions.

• Provide training to staff, as necessary.

• Other Quality Assurance duties, as assigned.

• Knowledge and application of applicable nuclear codes and standards, including 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, Quality Assurance Requirements; DOE Order 414.1D, Quality Assurance ; and national consensus standard ASME NQA-1, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications .
• Technical knowledge of the application of engineering, procurement, and construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified Quality Assurance requirements for these disciplines, including application of the graded approach in an NQA-1 environment, Commercial Grade Dedication, and Software QA.
• Experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits, and causal analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines, and budget.

Desired Skills

• Possess effective communication skills. Listens carefully and speaks professionally and clearly in all situations. Is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information.

• Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements, and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.

• Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, gathering and reviewing information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently, seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex and sensitive situations.

• Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.

• Strong technical writing skills. Good communication, computer, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage complex quality oversight of projects with multiple work phases, locations, and distributed resources.

• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of ASME/NQA-1. NQA-1 Lead Auditor Qualification is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years related experience,

• Quality Assurance experience should include knowledge of the elements of NQA-1

• In-depth understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction concepts, principles, theories, and their attendant quality requirements.

• Proven track record of managing staff from multiple disciplines and coordinating quality oversight of all project activities.

Additional Details

• Position will be located in Scoville, ID

• Domestic travel may be required

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements are limited to 40 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, as well as below the shoulder. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there may be occasional travel, may include work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. We help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, and expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here.The successful candidate to be present on-site for work. The SFHP Facility site is located in Scoville, Idaho (approximately 51 miles from Idaho Falls, Idaho).