Quality Assurance Specialist 3

This is a full-time position eligible for remote work within the contiguous United States with travel as required for business needs.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Supporting delivery of the first NRC-approved Small Modular Reactor, this Quality Assurance Specialist 3 is part of a team responsible for providing both internal and external (supplier) oversight as a qualified NQA-1 Lead Auditor.  Team members contribute to the development and maintenance of the NuScale quality assurance program by ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations and customer requirements.

You will interface frequently with other NuScale functional groups, suppliers and customers, supporting the development and improvement of processes and procedures that ensure standards, regulatory and customer requirements are well understood and implemented. In this role, you will support corrective action initiatives to ensure supplier corrective actions are effectively implemented.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• NQA-1 Lead Auditor participating in supplier qualification audits/surveys, implementation audits, and surveillances; internal quality assurance audits, surveillances, and assessments; may lead or participate in causal analyses.   
• 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 procurement documents to verify that all necessary and appropriate quality requirements are properly identified and flowed to suppliers/vendors.    
• 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, 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/Certification:  A minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree is required; a technical degree is preferred.  Certification as a nuclear Lead Auditor is required. Working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III desired. May consider 10+ years of directly applicable work experience 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.  Current certification as Lead Auditor in a 10 CFR 50, Appendix B or NQA-1; may consider prior certification if able to requalify as lead auditor within six months.  Global nuclear experience, working to internationally recognized quality standards such as ISO 9001 is a strong preference.  Must have good communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills along with technical writing skills.  Must have strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage projects with multiple work phases.
• 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 accommodation 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.  

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits: 

The target pay range for this position is $108,908 - $131,441 annually.  The full pay range is $97,642 - $152,722 annually.   

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department. 

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page:  Employee Benefits | NuScale Power