Lead, supervise, and direct the implementation of a nuclear-based Independent Quality Assessment Program for the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant project (WTP). Reporting to the WTCC Manager of Quality, this position requires extensive customer interaction and engagement, as well as frequent interaction with federal and state regulatory authorities, federal oversight functions, other major project stakeholders, as well as all levels of project and functional management. This position is accountable for execution of a comprehensive, regulatory compliant quality assessment program with responsibility for independent assessment of project and supplier execution of quality assurance program activities required for mission delivery.

Responsible for supervising and performing quality assurance activities where analysis of diverse situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends, follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Acts as advisor and mentor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems, develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget requirements, recognizes that erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Delivery of timely performance-based and risk-informed oversight of project activities; in addition to verifying compliance with requirements, oversight activities identify performance improvement recommendations and gaps to best practices.

• Through innovative tools and techniques, provide early identification and communication of potential paths to quality failure including insights on potential causes and recommended solutions.

• Management and development of personnel performing independent oversight of projects and suppliers.

• Promote accountability for nuclear safety and quality.

• Develops functional area capacity, capability, and competence, to improve performance.

• Promote and sustain a continuously improving Quality Management System.

• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

• Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.

• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the work of Support-level or junior Professional personnel

• Assists with management decisions and activities

• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors

• Assists with management decisions and activities

• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors

• Assists Quality Manager or Deputy Quality Manager in hiring activities.

• Monitor group and individual performance and ensure appropriate communication to management is provided

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technical discipline from an accredited college or university and 8 years of experience developing, implementing, or working to a Department of Energy (DOE) Order 414.1X compliant quality assurance program; such as ASME NQA-1, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications, ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2008, Quality Management System,  ANSI/ASQ Z 1.13-1999, Quality Guidelines for Research, etc.

• 1 year of supervisory or lead experience.

In lieu of degree, an Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience or a High School diploma and 12 years of relevant experience is required and 1 year of supervisory or lead experience.

Experience:

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Requirements, and their application to construction, engineering, acquisition services, supplier quality, materials management, and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated proficiency in management nuclear quality assurance program audits or assessments

• Demonstrated knowledge of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Commissioning, and/or Operations industry application of nuclear quality assurance standards

• Knowledge of advanced techniques for audit, assessment, event investigation, cause analysis, human performance, and corrective action

• Knowledge of conduct of operations practices

• Demonstrated leadership in management of change initiatives.

• Proven record of senior level management credibility and accomplishment

• Demonstrated knowledge of design, procurement, construction, start-up, commissioning, and operation of a government or commercial nuclear facility

• Demonstrated knowledge of current nuclear industry trends, innovations, and regulatory construct, for both government and commercial nuclear sectors

• Successful track record of leading teams in complex regulated environments

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in development and maintenance of quality assurance programs related to the construction of nuclear facilities.

• Previous experience with DOE Operational Readiness Reviews and nuclear facility start-up activities.

• Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.

• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.

• Proven technical writing competency

• Lead Auditor certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy (DOE) badge for access to the Hanford site.

Must be able to work in the United States without Sponsorship

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $115,543.99 - $182,530.01 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.

Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

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