Quality Assurance Specialist 3

POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance Specialist 3 is part of a team responsible for the development and maintenance of the NuScale quality assurance program. Team members contribute to the development and deployment of the world’s first NRC-approved Small Modular Reactor by ensuring compliance to applicable standards, regulations and customer requirements by providing oversight for the NuScale organization and our suppliers. The QA 3 will also interface frequently with other functional groups, suppliers and customers, supporting the development and improvement of processes and procedures, ensuring customer requirements are well understood, and providing QA support of the company Corrective Action Program.

- Develops, evaluates, maintains, and improves NuScale quality assurance program processes including writing instructions, procedures, and other requirement and guidance documents for the quality assurance program (10 CFR 50, Appendix B, NQA-1, ASME BPVC Section III, ISO 9001)

- Reviews NuScale procedures for compliance with applicable requirements and regulations as identified through company quality manuals.

- Reviews customer / contract requirements to ensure that NuScale is able to fully satisfy quality requirements or identify areas in which additional effort may be needed to ensure compliance.

- Leads development of project-specific quality plans, when appropriate, to identify, document, and communicate all applicable requirements to various stakeholders.

- Reviews procurement documents to verify that all necessary and appropriate quality requirements are properly identified, and flowed to suppliers/vendors.

- Participates in supplier qualification surveys, implementation audits, and surveillances; internal quality assurance audits, surveillances, and assessments; may lead or participate in causal analyses. Able to certify as nuclear Lead Auditor within 18 months.

- Serves as a resource by providing guidance, support in the field of nuclear quality assurance and quality management systems to NuScale personnel.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

- Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.

- Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.

- Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.

- Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.

- Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.

- Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.

- Safety Culture: Adheres to the Corporate Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.

- Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1, ASME BPVC Section III and ISO 9001.

Minimum Skills, Qualifications And Abilities

- Education: A minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree is required; a technical degree is preferred. Certification as a nuclear Lead Auditor is a plus. Alternatively, an additional 5 years (10 years total) of directly applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience associated with development and/or implementation of nuclear quality assurance programs. Commercial nuclear plant experience or work in the nuclear field is preferred. Previously certified Lead Auditor in a 10 CFR 50, Appendix B or NQA-1 program preferred. Global nuclear experience, working to internationally recognized quality standards such as ISO 9001 is a strong preference.

- Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.

- Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.

- The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift ten to fifteen pounds.

- Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. International travel may be required at times.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.