Position Summary:

This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Participates in the implementation of quality programs and processes in a staff or project role. The quality program consists of quality assurance, supplier qualification, contractor assurance, training, requirements management, and continuous improvement. Reviews functional documents to determine quality requirements, participate in audits and surveillances, partner with functions or integrated project teams to conduct in-process review of work products, support the following programs: corrective action management, assessments, lessons learned, metrics, and trending, to diagnose and improve quality practices. Depending on the assignment, individual would be expected to perform work activities in support of one or more of the quality program areas. 

Responsibilities:

• Participates with other Quality Professionals in specific quality-related assignments.
• Prepares material incorporated in quality reports and reviews.
• Possesses some knowledge of select industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to a particular discipline or area.
• Coordinates procedural reviews and reports produced by other quality professionals.
• Has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quality program requirements and the implementation thereof, as evidenced by continued proficiency in exercising assigned responsibilities. 

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or business management/quality assurance from an accredited university or college with 3 years of progressive experience in a field of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing/commissioning, operations, or quality assurance; or in lieu of a formal degree, a minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in a field of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations or quality assurance.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
• Candidates possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.
• Technical knowledge in one or more of these disciplines: Engineering, Procurement, Nuclear Safety, Construction, or Operations sufficient to comprehend the application of and relationships to technical and quality requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written).
• Reasoning skills for problem identification and resolution.
• Ability to use a computer and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical and working knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 414.1, NQA-1, and 10 CFR 830 and their application for a nuclear related project.
• Specialized courses in engineering, technical, or quality assurance disciplines.
• Current or recent Lead Auditor or Auditor Certification in a nuclear environment in accordance with a recognized national standard, or the ability to obtain either within 6 months of hire.
• Six Sigma or Lean skills and tools exposure.
• Knowledge of the application of corrective actions for conditions adverse to quality.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards associated with the design, construction, and procurement of nuclear facilities.