Senior Nuclear QA Lead & Auditor

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Quality Representative in the Quality Assurance Division to support nuclear operations through robust QA programs. You will lead assessments, supplier oversight, and nonconformance handling under ASME NQA-1 guidance, working with internal and external customers to ensure safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes independent work, practical QA oversight of facilities and projects, and effective implementation of quality requirements across

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, science, quality assurance, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of nuclear-related quality assurance experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent QA support for safe and compliant nuclear and radiological operations per ASME NQA-1 and graded approach.
• Develop and review fabrication, inspection, and test plans with hold points and acceptance criteria.
• Review engineering, procurement, fabrication, maintenance and work-control documents to ensure QA requirements are included.

Skills

Nuclear QA

ASME NQA-1

Auditing

Quality Assurance

Education

BS in engineering/science/QA

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Quality Representative in the Quality Assurance Division to support nuclear operations through robust QA programs. You will lead assessments, supplier oversight, and nonconformance handling under ASME NQA-1 guidance, working with internal and external customers to ensure safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes independent work, practical QA oversight of facilities and projects, and effective implementation of quality requirements across