Quality Assurance Engineer

About the role

At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. We need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex.

Responsibilities

• Primarily perform QA surveillances, assessments, audits, and reviews to determine compliance with and effective implementation of the CPCCo QA Program.
• Develop, review and approve documents and procedures implementing the CPCCo QA Program to assure QA requirements are integrated into project work planning, procurement, and assurance of performance. These are to include commercial grade dedications and product Quality Assurance Inspection Plans.
• Perform field inspection and oversight of work activities using basic, mechanical and welding level II inspection disciplines.
• Provide expert QA/QC guidance and problem-solving expertise as requested to resolve and prevent quality problems.
• Perform contract and contractor oversight activities.
• Provide QA Engineer support to CPCCo Projects.

Basic qualifications

• Career Level Grade 18: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Career Level Grade 19: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 8 or more years of relevant experience.
• Senior Level Grade 20: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.

Desired qualifications

• Proficient in the use of computer-based procurement and work control systems.
• Prior experience and knowledge of ASME, AWS, ASNT, ISO, ASTM, IBC, NQA-1 Standards & Commercial Grade Dedication Methods.
• Prior inspection certifications for basic, mechanical, civil, and welding.
• Experience in supporting nuclear facility construction.
• Experience performing project document reviews, surveillances, and audits.
• Experience and knowledge of software quality assurance.

Pay

Expected annualized pay range based on 40 hours per week:

• Career Level Grade 18: $94,750 - $151,800
• Career Level Grade 19: $104,200 - $166,650
• Senior Level Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450
• In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off
• Casual-dress work environment
• Standard 4-10's work schedule

For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers.

Schedule

Standard 4-10's work schedule (Monday-Thursday or similar) allowing for long weekends. Shift work not required.