Nuclear: Quality Assurance Specialist-Remote

Talascend, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their remote team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in quality assurance within the non-reactor nuclear industry to ensure compliance and excellence across projects. Your expertise in auditing and regulatory standards will be crucial as you conduct internal audits, support project management, and communicate effectively with diverse teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. If you are passionate about quality assurance and ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DOE project experience in the non-reactor nuclear industry.
• Certified Lead Auditor or ability to achieve qualification quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and assessments on projects.
• Prepare corrective action plans and verify implementation.
• Communicate with project teams and clients to meet expectations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Solutions

NQA-1 Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Welding Standards Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in relevant field

Job description

A Talascend client with projects across North America has a need for a Quality Assurance Engineer; this is a remote position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Degree preferred.
• Certified Lead Auditor (CLA) qualifications or ability to rapidly achieve CLA qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) years of recent DOE project experience within the non-reactor nuclear industry.
• A total of eight (8) years of industry experience related to quality assurance.
• Skilled worker experience in developing and implementing QA/QC programs.
• Skilled worker knowledge of quality assurance regulatory, contractual, and technical documents (e.g. DOE O 414.1D, 10 CFR Part 830 Subpart A, NQA-1-2008 and 2009 Addenda, NQA-1-2019).
• Skilled worker experience in reviewing procedures and other documents to verify quality requirements are adequately addressed.
• Skilled worker knowledge of construction QA activities supporting procurement and engineered products, including Commercial-Grade Dedication (CGD), work packages, and application of a graded approach in an NQA-1 environment.
• Skilled worker knowledge to comprehend specified QA requirements in the application of these requirements to engineering, procurement, and construction practices.
• Skilled worker experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillance, and/or audits.
• Skilled worker experience in ensuring quality assurance requirements are met during the design, bid, build, and start-up of nuclear, non-nuclear, high-, moderate-, and low-hazard facilities and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Solid oral and written communication skills and demonstrated experience interacting and effectively communicating with all levels of project and client personnel.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule tasks to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines, and budget.
• Skilled knowledge of NQA-1 quality assurance including Part II, Subpart 2.7, Subpart 2.14, and DOE O 414.1D.
• Moderate knowledge of welding and nondestructive examination standards, documentation, and worker qualifications (AWS D1.1, AWS D1.3, ASME Section IX, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASNT, ACI, etc.).
• U.S. Citizenship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing scheduled internal audits, assessments, or surveillance on projects.
• Reviewing and providing updates of the deficiency and corrective action tracking system.
• Supporting project management by preparing corrective action plans/responses and/or verifying implementation of corrective and remedial actions identified during audits and assessments.
• Aid with QA/QC matters associated with Work Scope and Project Plans.
• Propose technical solutions and alternatives on QA/QC matters.
• Communicate with Merrick colleagues (Project Managers, Project Engineers, Technical Leads, and Discipline Engineers) and the Client to assure that mutual expectations are well-defined and achieved.
• Stay current on project and related quality issues.
• Support project team meetings as required.
• Extensive travel to vendor and client locations as needed domestically & internationally.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.