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Quality Assurance Engineer - Assessments and Authorization

Longenecker & Associates
Contract
On-site
Richland, Washington, United States
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Quality Assurance Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work in with H2C in Richland, WA on one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in the country.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across  the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise  by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer for WRPS is responsible for providing quality assurance engineering services in support of Hanford Tanks Waste Operations and Closure (H2C) activities.
The main duties include, but are not limited to:

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

  • Plan, schedule, and participate/lead QA program audits, surveillances and assessments in support of assessment and corrective action programs.

  • Assist with the performance of effective Management/ Independent assessments. Implementation of appropriate management requested bias based surveillance and audit activities to investigate improvement opportunities or negative activities/trends related to ongoing or past project or vendor performance.

  • Provides leadership for new systems, development, proposals, implementation, procedures, and any related quality activity.

  • Makes frequent decisions using principles and professional independent judgment.

  • Develops and applies advanced quality theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems on the forefront of new technologies.

  • Analyzes, evaluates, and plans methods of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems.

  • Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity and reviews complex projects, processes and evaluates results.

  • Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.

  • May specialize in particular area of quality engineering, such as chemistry, environmental science, process control, supplier evaluation, research and development, laboratory quality, or administrative application.

  • Provides technical consultation to lower-level engineers, technicians, and inspectors.

  • Technically supervises quality projects or major phases of significant quality projects, coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned project.

  • Provides 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.


EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field and 10+ years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
  • Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.
  • Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
  • Possess strong risk-based decision-making skills.
  • Effective written, listening, and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications.
  • Knowledge to interpret design documents (e.g., specifications).


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience on DOE sites and programs - particularly on Hanford Tank Farms
  • Qualified QA Engineer.
  • Certified NQA-1 Lead Assessor/Auditor.


LOCATION
Richland, Washington

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.


L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
 

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