[Hiring] Quality Assurance Specialist 3 @NuScale Power, LLC

Role Description

This job provides quality assurance program development and implementation support including:

• Development and evaluation of quality assurance procedures and instructions.
• Quality assurance oversight activities including internal and external surveys, audits, surveillances, and assessments.
• Interface with NuScale organizations performing activities affecting quality.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Participates in supplier qualification surveys, implementation audits, and surveillances; internal quality assurance audits, surveillances, and assessments; may lead or participate in causal analyses.
• Supports development, evaluation, and maintenance of NuScale quality assurance program processes including writing instructions, procedures, and other requirement and guidance documents for the quality assurance program.
• Reviews NuScale Level 2 and higher procedures for compliance with the Quality Management Plan (QMP) and the Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD).
• Serves as a resource by providing guidance and support in the field of nuclear quality assurance to NuScale personnel performing activities affecting quality.
• Mentors others in sound approaches and standards in Quality Assurance by providing work direction and/or checking work. Able to certify as a Lead Auditor within one (1) year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.S. or B.A degree; a technical degree is preferred.
• Ten plus years of directly applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 5 years or 10 years of experience (for QA 3 and QA 4 respectively) associated with development and/or implementation of nuclear quality assurance programs.
• Commercial nuclear plant experience or work in the nuclear field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in quality oversight.
• Previously certified Lead Auditor in a NQA-1 or 10 CFR 50 Appendix B program preferred.
• Experience working with ASME BPVC Section III programs is a plus.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Requirements

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information.
• Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations.
• Edits work for accuracy and clarity; able to create, read and interpret complex written information.
• Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the team.
• Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• 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.

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