Nuclear Quality Assurance Specialist

Allied Power; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Wellness initiatives

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Allied Power is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist in Reston, Virginia. The role involves supporting the implementation of ISO 9001 QMS and working closely with engineering and project teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the US commercial nuclear power industry. Strong communication and detail-oriented skills are mandatory. The position offers travel opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience.
• Prior work in the US commercial nuclear power industry or DOE facilities preferred.
• Experience with ASME code program implementation preferred.
• Experience performing quality assurance audits / supplier assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Curates DEI’s Condition Reporting and Corrective Action Report system.
• Supports and leads internal audits of quality programs.
• Develops QMS procedures for key processes.
• Drives internal QMS functions and tracks quality metrics.
• Provides quality oversight for special quality control projects.

Skills

Strong procedure writing skills

Verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Flexible and collaborative

Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

Degree in a technical/science field

Job description

The Quality Assurance Specialist will support the day-to-day implementation of ISO 9001 QMS, as well as select elements of the nuclear QA program. The individual would work closely with the engineering and project teams.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Curates DEI’s Condition Reporting and Corrective Action Report (CAR) system: works with engineers to track and, as applicable, facilitate resolution of reported conditions (“’close” CRs)
• Supports (and eventually leads) internal audits of DEI’s quality programs and external audits/assessments of the select suppliers
• Supports the technical staff in the development of QMS procedures for key DEI processes
• Supports/helps drive internal QMS functions (e.g., Management Review Meetings, updates to key internal registers, tracking of quality and other metrics, continuous improvement initiatives)
• Provides quality oversight of projects that require special augmented quality controls.
• Strong procedure (or technical) writing skills and strong verbal communication
• Detail-oriented
• Flexible and collaborative, with the ability to multi-task
• Proficient in MS office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Willing to travel up to 15% of the time (e.g., for Customer / supplier visits)

Physical Demands

This position may require sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting.

Required Education, Experience, Certification and Licenses

• Degree (or greater), preferably in a technical/science field
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience
• Prior work in the US commercial nuclear power industry or DOE facilities, and familiarity with the basics of procurement in the nuclear industry, including 10CFR50, 10CFR21, and NQA-1, preferred
• Experience with ASME code program implementation, preferred
• Experience performing quality assurance audits / supplier assessments, preferred

Allied Power provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Allied Power complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

At Allied Power, we are committed to transparency and employee well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision), generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company matching. Additionally, we provide life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Please note that paid time off (PTO) is available for eligible positions.