QA Specialist

Urenco USA; Eunice (NM); On-site; USD 86,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Urenco USA in Eunice, NM, is seeking a QA Auditor to implement and oversee the Quality Assurance program on-site. You will participate in NQA-1 and ISO audits, inspections, and process improvements to ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires at least an Associate’s Degree and ISO-9001 certification, with Bachelor’s preferred and 1+ year of experience. Relocation support is provided; on-site work and security clearances may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.
• ISO-9001 Certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years of commensurate work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in independent NQA-1 and ISO audits and surveillances for UUSA and suppliers.
• Perform complex inspections (receiving, structural, weld, NDE, mechanical/electrical) per procedures.
• Develop and maintain QA manuals and ISO standards; verify compliance with NRC regulations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

ISO 9001

Education

Associate’s Degree

ISO-9001 Certification

Job description

Join us at UUSA where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is one of the only uranium enrichment sites in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities

This position is responsible for Implement the Quality Assurance program at UUSA. Participate in the performance of independent audits, surveillances, and inspections of organizations within UUSA and Suppliers outside UUSA. Participate in complex inspections such as receipt inspections, structural inspections, weld inspections, NDE inspections, mechanical and/or electrical inspections according to established procedure. Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of NQA-1 and ISO Standards inspection processes, procedures and criteria for effective and efficient control of quality in all aspects of the operating facility.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree
• ISO-9001 Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of commensurate work

Job Details

• Work Location: UUSA, Eunice, NM
• Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.
• Work Schedule: Professional 9/80 work schedule with minimal night/weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed
• Travel Required: 20% of the time or less as required
• Security Clearance Requirement: Controlled Access Area (CAA) Access and an L or Q level security clearance is required
• Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.
• Physical Demands of Position: This job operates in an industrial, chemical and radiological plant environment. There is frequent walking, bending, standing, lifting of loads up to 50 pounds and climbing stairs throughout the plant. (Accommodation available upon request)

Primary Functions

• Participate in the performance of independent NQA-1 and ISO audits, surveillances, and inspections of organizations within UUSA and Suppliers outside UUSA. Develop plans, checklists and schedule for completion of the activities according to site requirements. Identify findings/issues/non-conformances during audits and surveillances to determine program quality and identify negative performance trends.
• Participate in complex inspections such as receipt inspections, structural inspections, weld inspections, NDE inspections, mechanical and/or electrical inspections according to established procedure. This may require the use of special testing and inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, vision systems, height gages, pin gages and other special purpose inspection tools.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of QA manuals (including ISO standards), implementing procedures and desktop guides to verify compliance with industry codes and standards, NRC regulations and regulatory commitments.
• Provide guidance for and support ISO auditors and other quality control inspectors.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety and environmental standards.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

*Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.

Compensation

Compensation starting at: $ 86189 - $ 131094 / year and up dependent on candidate experience.

UUSA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. UUSA encourages protected veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. UUSA supports a drug free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at [e-mail].

UUSA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

UUSA is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

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