Quality Assurance SME

Project: Advanced Reactor construction

Work Location:  Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls, ID / Scoville, ID

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Per diem:  $178.00/day (7 days per week)

Mob / Demob: $500.00 each ($1,000 total)

Hours: Full Time (40 hrs / wk)

Duration: Long Term - individual may choose the option of going direct after 6 months (not required, may remain a contractor)

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines.

• Provide update to employees on client critique results.

• Initiate, Implement, and close Corrective Action Reports.

• Facilitate Root/Apparent Cause Analysis.

• Plan and perform quality assessments

• Maintain a solid knowledge base of District Quality Manuals and project requirements.

• Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.

• Participate in all project activities and provide input/feedback as it relates to quality assurance.

• Help in the planning of, and participates in, internal quality audits/surveillances.  Conduct reviews of required documents and support materials, interviews staff, and administers online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures.

• Provide administrative support for audits, other Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.

• Facilitate quality presentations.

• Disseminate quality information, presenting information at department discipline meetings, etc.

• Mentor Project Staff and promote a culture of Quality.

• Draft and maintain a Project Quality documents for any given project including the Quality activities required on a project and associated metrics. Collect and sort quality data and perform statistical analysis to enable proactive solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline field.

• 2 years of quality or related experience is required

• 1-year nuclear experience is required.

• Working knowledge for the implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication for materials, equipment, and services.

• Knowledge of industry standards of quality, such as NQA-1, ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and/or US NRC Reg Guides is preferred.

• Proficient in various problem solving and causal analysis techniques.

• Working knowledge of quality control procedures relating to construction activities is preferred.

• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments.

• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.

• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.

• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.

• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.

• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.

• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.