HSQ Compliance Manager

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking an exempt QA/HS Manager to develop, implement, and manage Safety, Health, and Quality programs. The role champions compliance with NQA-1 and ISO 9001, and supports continuous improvement in performance assurance.

You will work with site QA professionals to align QA/HS processes, prepare for external audits, and drive corrective actions. Strong MS Office skills and DOE/government project experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3–5 years of QA/HS experience with regulatory exposure.
• Goal to obtain Associate Safety Professional within 1 year.
• DOE/DOD or government project experience desired.
• Familiarity with NQA-1 and ISO 9001 QA programs.
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio/Access.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QMS and QA procedures comply with NQA-1 and ISO 9001.
• Collaborate with QAM to align QA manuals with standards.
• Coordinate with QAR for ISO 9001/17025 compliance.
• Prepare for external audits and surveillance activities.
• Review OSHA programs and incident analyses for root causes.
• Review HS training for consistency across facilities.
• Maintain document control and record management system.
• Support development and maintenance of QA/HS procedures.
• Perform compliance audits to identify gaps.
• Assist investigations and corrective action tracking.
• Manage HSQ performance metrics and management slides.
• Serve as backup administrator for the EHSQ software.

Skills

QA/HS knowledge

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Document control

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Visio

Access

Job description

Description EXEMPT. This position will assist the Vice President, EHSQ (VP, EHSQ) in the development, implementation, and management of Safety, Health, and Quality programs. The CM will ensure HSQ programs and associated activities satisfy referenced regulations and standards. The position will be a champion for safety compliance and continuous improvement in performance assurance.

Duties

• Ensure the corporate Quality Management System (QMS) and QA procedures comply with NQA-1 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Work with Facility Quality Assurance Managers (QAM) to ensure QA manuals comply with NQA-1 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Work with the laboratory Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and 17025 requirements.
• Work with the facility QAM and QAR to ensure adequate preparation for external audits and surveillance activities.

Health and Safety

• Reviewing HS program and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Reviewing incident reports to ensure appropriate cause analysis and actions to prevent recurrence.
• Reviewing HS training to ensure consistency throughout facilities and projects

Common QA/HS Responsibilities

• Maintain a compliant corporate document control and record management system.
• Support development, preparation, and maintenance of QA/HS procedures and forms.
• Perform compliance audits to identify gaps, vulnerabilities, or opportunities for improvement.
• Support investigations of non-compliant conditions or incidents and ensure proper cause analysis.
• Support development, implementation, and tracking of corrective and preventive actions to address non-compliant conditions.
• Maintain EHSQ performance metrics and prepare presentation slides for senior management.
• Serve as the backup administrator for the EHSQ software system.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years working experience in QA/HS.
• Capable of attaining Associate Safety Professional certification within 1 year.
• Experience working with Department of Energy, DOD, or government projects.
• Experience working under an NQA-1/ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access.

Office and construction field environment; some light lifting, bending, and reaching necessary. 15% Travel or as necessary.