Quality Assurance Engineer

Title Quality Assurance Engineer

Position Number 39498

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 2505 Garlick/RCHN

Posted 10/07/2024

Closes 10/28/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) manages one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in the country. Our focus is reducing the environmental risk posed by 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks on the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. Join us today and be a part of history!

WRPS is in search of a Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) to be responsible for providing quality assurance/control engineering services in support of the Tank Farm Operating Contact (TOC) activities.

Primary responsibility will be the development, implementation, and maintenance of the QA Management System (QMS). Perform annual reviews and updates of the TOC core QMS documents, including the:

QA Policy

QA Program Description (QAPD)

QA Graded Approach Description

Project Specific QA Program Plans as required.

Ensure the TOC QMS effectively implements DOE 414.1, 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1, and other contract commitments.

Coordinate QMS changes with internal stake holders and ensure effective flow down of applicable QA requirements in implementing procedures.

Manage the WRPS Nonconformance Reporting (NCR) process in accordance with NQA-1 Part I Basic Requirement 15.

Develop and maintain procedures, training material, desktop guides, and other implementing tools.

Assist with the deployment and maintenance of NCR tracking databases such as the integrated Contractor Assurance System (iCAS).

Assist with the implementation of the Hanford Analytical Services Quality Assurance Requirements Document (HASQARD) and environmental QA requirements

Manage the WRPS Suspect and Counterfeit Item (S/CI) identification and tracking program.

Provide leadership for quality assurance and quality control support on assigned program(s) and/or areas to ensure that products are designed, procured, and installed in accordance with customer and company quality requirements.

Maintain requirement flow down for applicable QA documents in the IBM Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)

Demonstrates understanding of the application of Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and can review and approve safety basis documents.

Mentor less experienced professionals within the discipline through developing and coordinating work activities.

Required Qualifications

Grade 19:

Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field. Nine (9) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 20:

Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field. Ten (10) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 21:

Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field. Twelve (12) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

-Previous experience in DOE O 414.1D and ASME NQA-1.

-Previous experience in DOE/RL-96-98 (HASQARD)

-Previous experience in the development of quality assurance programs

-Significant quality assurance experience in nuclear quality assurance programs.

-Previous experience in corrective action, causes analysis, and extent of condition.

-Experience in the oversight of engineering design, procurement, fabrication, testing, material receipt.

-Previous experience with design engineering, project engineering, or project management

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the companys philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidates qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidates prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $114,475

Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900

Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:

A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights.pdf)

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)