Quality Assurance Specialist

HukariAscendent is a Woman-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities. Position Overview - QA Specialist, Senior: Under general supervision, performs quality assurance support for the Quality Assurance (QA) team. Typical job duties are routine and require use of standard techniques and procedures. Responsible for planning and preparation of quality assurance documents and procedures and assisting all levels of project personnel in quality related matters Performs surveillance and inspections in accordance with site or department procedure. Provides the results of these assessments and proposed corrective actions, if needed, to line management. Inspects material and equipment for compliance to purchase order specification and applicable quality requirements. Assists project management in developing an orientation program to ensure project teams are familiar with the requirements of the Project Quality Plan. Liaison with individuals and units within or outside division or project structures. Decision making authority and recommendations which have a significant impact on project quality policies and programs. Serves as the project QA representative on medium to large projects as assigned Prepares project audit schedules, discipline activity plans for the QA function, and audit reports (internal and external), noting nonconformance's and verifying effective corrective action. Acts as lead quality auditor, and follows up on audit findings and corrective actions Responsible for technical and administrative functions (e.g., planning, organizing, interpreting, coordinating, and executing division and project assignments). Provides mentoring/people development for direct reports. Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team. Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction to direct reports Responsible for planning and execution of a wide variety of technical and administrative assignments. Assists in the maintenance of project QA/PA records for all phases of the project. Performs duties complex in nature. Other job related duties as assigned. Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner. Actively participates in Safety Work Groups. Position Overview - Quality Specialist, Lead: Under limited supervision, performs quality assurance support for the Quality Assurance (QA) team. Typical job duties are routine and require use of standard techniques and procedures. Responsible for planning and preparation of quality assurance documents and procedures and assisting all levels of project personnel in quality related matters Performs surveillance and inspections in accordance with site or department procedure. Provides the results of these assessments and proposed corrective actions, if needed, to line management. Inspects material and equipment for compliance to purchase order specification and applicable quality requirements. Assists project management in developing an orientation program to ensure project teams are familiar with the requirements of the Project Quality Plan. Decision making authority and recommendations which have a significant impact on project quality policies and programs. Serves as the project QA Lead on projects as assigned. Serves as the QA Manager for small to medium sized projects as assigned. Prepares project audit schedules, discipline activity plans for the QA function, and audit reports (internal and external), noting nonconformance's and verifying effective corrective action. Acts as lead quality auditor, and follows up on audit findings and corrective actions Assists in the maintenance of project QA records for all phases of the project Liaison with individuals and units within or outside division or project structures Responsible for technical and administrative functions (e.g., planning, organizing, interpreting, coordinating, and executing division and project assignments). Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction to direct reports. Provides mentoring/people development for direct reports. Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team. Responsible for planning and execution of a wide variety of technical and administrative assignments. Performs duties complex in nature. Other job related duties as assigned. Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner. Actively participates in Safety Work Groups. Required Qualifications : Minimum Requirements QA Specialist: High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 6 - 10 years. Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426 QA Technician Qualifications apply (High School/GED, 1 years job-related experience) Strong interpersonal/communication skills Strong PC skills including Microsoft applications Detail oriented QA Lead: BA/BS degree in a related field and 9 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 9 - 12 years. Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426 QA Technician Qualifications apply (High School/GED, 1 years job-related experience) Strong interpersonal/communication skills Working Conditions - Inside Work in an office at a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed. Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching. Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage. Radiological training shall be required. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. Working Conditions - Outside Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities). Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed. Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.). Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively. Potential prolonged walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling. Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, nonrepetitive, up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.