Quality Assurance Specialist 2 & 3 (Remote)

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Assurance Specialist 2 & 3 opportunity for Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

Per Diem Available For Those Who Qualify.

Travel to Midwest (Indiana area) or Northeast (New Hampshire area)

Local candidates to the mentioned areas preferred.

Eight years of experience as a Certified Welding Inspector - American Welding Society (AWS-CWI) required

Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required

Work Location: The work location for this position is 100% remote. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Schedule: 4/10s or 5/8s schedule, must be flexible to other options. Possible OT.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain “Q” clearance and HRP.

Education Requirements

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality assurance, or industrial systems engineering or a related field and 3+ years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Knowledge and application of nuclear codes and standards. For example: 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, national consensus standard ASME NQA-1—2008/ASME NQA-1a-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1 – 2008, ISO 9001, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the application of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code for the procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing and In-Service inspection & evaluation of Pressure Vessels and Piping.
• Experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or Non-Conformance disposition and closure.
• Ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems.
• Sufficient application experience to comprehend specified requirements in disciplines that include welding, nondestructive testing, geometric dimensioning, and tolerance.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified requirements in disciplines that include Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and application of the graded approach in an NQA-1 environment.
• Three years of experience as a Certified Welding Inspector - American Welding Society (AWS-CWI)
• Current certification or previous certifications in three or more of the following NDE Level II Inspection (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT), Piping or Pressure Vessel Inspection, Mechanical Inspections.
• Currently have or can obtain a Q level Clearance.
  
  

Additional Job Requirements For Quality Engineer 3

• In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
• Advanced level knowledge and application of nuclear codes and standards. For example: 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, national consensus standard ASME NQA-1—2008/ASME NQA-1a-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1 – 2008, ISO 9001, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent.
• Advanced level technical knowledge of the application of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code for the procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing and In-Service inspection & evaluation of Pressure Vessels and Piping.
• Advanced level experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or Non-Conformance disposition and closure.
• Advanced ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Advanced ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience ensuring quality assurance requirements are met during the design, bid, build, and start-up of nuclear, non-nuclear, high, moderate, and low-hazard facilities and process equipment.
• Current or previous auditor training or certification from a recognized professional organization and/or auditor qualification from a previous employer.
• Knowledge in ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing and various Mechanical and Material Testing methods and applications.
• Currently have or can obtain HRP.
  
  

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Lifting 10-20 pounds, Climbing ladders, Distance vision, Fine motor control, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling.

Work Environment

Domestic/foreign travel, in a very hot environment > 100 F, in a cold environment, work in a noisy environment, at heights, fumes, sprays, mists, or vapors, safety shoes or protective footgear, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, mask or respirator, safety shoes or protective footgear.

Notes To Applicants

• Work will be an onsite LANL representative at a vessel construction subcontractor’s facility in either the Midwest or Northeast
• Domestic travel is required.
• Applicants are to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills to be considered for an interview.
  
  

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER

Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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