[Hiring] Contractor - Nuclear QA Engineer 4 @NuScale Power, LLC

Role Description

This is a 40 hour per week contract position anticipated to last between 6 - 12 months. Work may be performed remotely within the contiguous United States with travel as required for business needs. Must have recent Nuclear QA Project Management Experience along with expertise in ASME Sect III.

The Quality Assurance team is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the NuScale quality assurance program, including supplier and internal oversight activities. Using direct and frequent communication between other groups and departments as well as suppliers, the person in this position provides guidance regarding compliance with applicable nuclear regulatory requirements as well as Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. In support of Project Manager, ASME Code, there will likely be interactions with the AIA, Code committees and other stakeholders on behalf of NuScale.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.S. or B.A degree is required. A technical degree is preferred.
• Alternatively, an additional 8 years of full-time, highly relevant working experience (18 years total) may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience associated with development and/or implementation of nuclear quality assurance programs.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing an ASME BPVC Section III program.
• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of ASME BPVC Section III.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Current or previously certified Lead Auditor in an NQA-1 or 10 CFR 50 Appendix B program highly preferred.
• Experience with application of ISO 9001 quality requirements in conjunction with NQA-1 and Appendix B.
• International experience is a plus.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Requirements

• Develops, evaluates, and maintains NuScale quality assurance program processes.
• Reviews NuScale Level 2 and higher procedures for compliance with the Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD – 10CFR50 Appendix B and other international standards).
• Supports ASME Section III supplier qualification and implementation audits.
• Provides support on various ASME Code Section III activities.
• Serves as primary Project Quality representative for 10CFR50 Appendix B and/or ASME Code Section III projects.
• Assists in providing formal and on-the-job Quality Assurance training to NuScale staff.
• Serves as a mentor and technical resource in the field of nuclear quality assurance.
• Participates in industry initiatives to develop and maintain knowledge of quality assurance functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
• Some international travel may be required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee may perform oversight in factory or supplier settings.

Disclaimer

Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.