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Nuclear QA Engineer overseeing nuclear quality programs and ASME Section III compliance at NuScale Power. Supporting audits, supplier qualification, project quality, and QA training.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, evaluate, and maintain NuScale quality assurance program processes
  • Write instructions, procedures, and other quality assurance program requirement and guidance documents
  • Review NuScale Level 2 and higher procedures for compliance with the QAPD, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, international standards, and the NQAM
  • Support ASME Section III supplier qualification and implementation audits, including surveillances
  • Conduct internal quality assurance audits, surveillances, and assessments
  • Lead or participate in causal analyses
  • Lead audits after becoming certified as a Lead Auditor
  • Review changes to ASME Code Section III
  • Assist Quality Assurance personnel in evaluating Code supplier QA program documents
  • Review NuScale procurement documents for ASME Code items and services
  • Serve as primary Project Quality representative for 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and/or ASME Code Section III projects
  • Provide formal and on-the-job Quality Assurance training to NuScale staff
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance, support, and education to Quality Assurance personnel and others performing quality-affecting activities
  • Participate in industry initiatives related to QA program trends, NRC concerns, and technological developments
  • Interact with the AIA, Code committees, suppliers, and other stakeholders on behalf of NuScale
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree; a technical degree is preferred
  • Alternatively, 8 additional years of full-time, highly relevant working experience (18 years total) may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience associated with development and/or implementation of nuclear quality assurance programs
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing an ASME BPVC Section III program, including certification of data reports and interface with Authorized Nuclear Inspectors
  • Demonstrated understanding and implementation of ASME BPVC Section III, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, NQA-1, and other international regulations and standards
  • Recent Nuclear QA Project Management experience
  • Expertise in ASME Section III
  • Excellent writing, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to successfully manage complex tasks and projects
  • Current or previously certified Lead Auditor in an NQA-1 or 10 CFR 50 Appendix B program highly preferred
  • Successful candidate must become a certified Lead Auditor
  • Experience with ISO 9001 quality requirements in conjunction with NQA-1 and Appendix B desired
  • Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810
  • Ability to understand and communicate clearly using phones, personal interaction, and computers
  • Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and apply new concepts quickly
  • Ability to travel nationally and locally; some international travel may be required

Benefits:

  • 40 hour per week contract position anticipated to last between 6–12 months
  • Remote work within the contiguous United States
  • Travel as required for business needs
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
  • Professional development through formal and on-the-job Quality Assurance training
  • Mentorship and technical guidance in nuclear quality assurance