Lead QA Auditor
About the role
The Lead Auditor will play a critical role in ensuring the adequate implementation of the Structural Integrity Associates quality assurance program. The individual in this position will be expected to provide quality engineering support, perform surveillances, and lead and support internal and supplier quality assurance audits.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct comprehensive NQA-1 audits of nuclear processes to verify compliance with regulations, standards, and implementing procedures
- Perform surveillances to monitor compliance with quality assurance standards
- Follow-up on audit findings to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions
- Liaise with organizational stakeholders to manage the corrective action process
- Contribute to the development and improvement of quality program and procedures
- Maintain certification as Lead Auditor in accordance with NQA-1
- Review project packages against requirements in support of contract review and project closeout
- Review calibration records to support project activities
- Update approved suppliers list, performing annual and triennial updates, as applicable, to maintain associated supplier information
Requirements
- Extensive experience with 10 CFR 50, Appendix B and NQA-1
- Experience with the implementation of 10 CFR Part 21 is desired
- Knowledge of commercial grade dedication
- Familiarity with quality assurance program development, maintenance, and implementation is desired
- Experience in an operating quality assurance organization is highly desired
- Skilled in leading NIAC or NUPIC audits is highly desired
- Experience with customer audits is desired
- Knowledge in the performance of quality control inspections is desired
- Problem solving, critical thinking, self-starter, with effective written and verbal communication
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of nuclear experience, or Associate’s degree and seven years of nuclear experience. At least five years of experience in leading nuclear quality assurance audits is desired.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
- ID theft protection and credit monitoring
Pay
The expected salary range for this role in North Carolina is $117,000 - $125,000 annually. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The position can be performed remotely, with at least 25% travel to perform audits and support customer audits as needed.
Company Information
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SIA is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
www.structint.com
Application Instructions
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