Corrective Action Specialist

X-energy; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

X-energy LLC is seeking an experienced professional to lead the Corrective Action Program (CAP) efforts, ensuring timely closures and acting as a liaison between business teams. The role requires administering CAP software, reviewing CRs, and driving continuous improvement in a nuclear setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring CAP metrics, supporting CARB meetings, and providing actionable data insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited university or institution is required.
• Typically, ten years of experience in a relevant role such as quality assurance, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, or operations in a nuclear environment required.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ASME NQA-1.
• Knowledge of the application of corrective actions and nonconformance reporting and closure processes.
• Experience establishing, monitoring, and analyzing data and trends and reporting results to management.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Corrective Action Program software and database and maintain a thorough understanding of the system.
• Review daily CRs to validate trend codes and ensure clear problem description; assist in issue classification and action generation.
• Develop CR screening information; provide agenda and backup information for CARB reviews.
• Monitor metrics to track CAP effectiveness and report statistics to management.
• Verify effectiveness of CAP actions and ensure progress and closure of actions.
• Participate in CARB meetings and collaborate with interdepartmental groups to complete actions.
• Perform benchmarks and self-assessments to drive continuous improvement in a nuclear environment.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Nuclear industry knowledge

CAP/Corrective Actions

Nonconformance reporting

Cause evaluation training

Data analysis & trend reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

This role is responsible for all activities associated with the expedient resolution of corrective action as it relates to non-compliance and participates in the implementation of closed-loop corrective action program (CAP). The position is an advocate for the CAP and serves as liaison between the business teams to provide effective and professional support.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Administer the Corrective Action Program software and database and maintain a thorough understanding of the capabilities and functionality of the system.
• Review daily Condition Reports (CRs) to validate appropriate trend codes are applied, and ensure it includes a clear/concise problem description. Additionally, support the screening process in issue classification and action generation as necessary.
• Develop condition report screening information; assists in obtaining information to clarify CRs; provides agenda and backup information to review new CRs, corrective actions, the extent of conditions, and assignments for disposition by the Corrective Action Review Board.
• Monitor key metrics to track effectiveness of the CAP (i.e. aging CRs, closure of CRs, length of screening process) and provides information/data to management on Corrective & Preventive Actions statistics.
• Verify effectiveness of implemented Corrective & Preventive Actions.
• Monitor Corrective Action progress and ensure problems are being identified and resolved.
• Formal closure of Corrective and/or Preventive Actions.
• Participate in the Corrective Action Review Board (CARB) meeting.
• Serve as Champion to work with interdepartmental groups (including Customers/Suppliers as necessary), and to document and complete Corrective & Preventive Actions.
• Perform Benchmarks and Self Assessments as required and necessary to drive Continuous Improvement and ensure alignment with the nuclear industry.
• Identify Corrective & Preventive Action steps needed to eliminate issue(s) and prevent re-occurrence.
• Provide Corrective & Preventive Action support across all departments as required and support any urgent issues that require escalation.
• Successfully influence members of the team to address and close CRs and actions in a timely manner.
• Provide weekly and monthly feedback progress reports.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited university or institution is required.
• Typically, ten years of experience in a relevant role such as quality assurance, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, or operations in a nuclear environment required.
• Previous experience at X-energy exceeding performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ASME NQA-1.
• Knowledge of the application of corrective actions and nonconformance reporting and closure processes.
• Knowledge of Cause Evaluation quality training (e.g., TapRoot, Kepner-Tregoe).
• Experience establishing, monitoring, and analyzing data and trends and reporting results to management.

Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office

Travel Expectations: up to 10% as needed

Hours: Standard office schedule are 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Qualifications

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

Level IV: $115,000 to $140,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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