Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Assurance Engineer 3/4 (CWI NDE Inspector) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM, to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work Location: On-Site at LANL (TA-50, 1902 trailers)
Group/Organization: IQPA-PIQ
Schedule: 4/10 or 4/12 schedule, possible 2nd or 3rd shift, and weekend work required. Potential overtime or irregular schedule.
Duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Quality Engineer (QE) 3
Perform Level II QC inspections, proactively evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for corrective actions, develop and update inspection procedures, reports/inspection forms/formats, protocols and checklists, and perform duties of a Nonconformance Report Coordinator (NCRC) including the tracking, reporting and fostering timely closure of open nonconformance reports
The Quality Engineer 3 demonstrates advanced knowledge in application of welding and mechanical inspection skills, typically 8 years with nuclear and/or DOE QE program experience preferred. Experience in rebar fabrication, pre-placement reinforcing structural, steel inspections, and anchor bolt installation. Safety and Security are a primary responsibility. This position also monitors operations for adherence to project plans and specifications to ensure quality control compliance, performs inspection functions per inspection plans, records results of inspections / tests per applicable procedures, and is also responsible for implementations of quality control procedures and policies to ensure inspection / test activities to conform to applicable inspection / test plans, procedures, specifications.
Quality Engineer (QE) 4
In addition to the duties listed above the Quality Engineer 4 will:
Demonstrate expert knowledge in application of welding and mechanical inspection skills, typically 12 years with nuclear and/or DOE QE program experience preferred. The QE 4 will apply expert-level quality control techniques and statistical process control methods to identify correct measurement methods, tools, and/or systems; identify data collection points; and analyze the data to identify failure modes, track trends, focus improvement actions, rate the performance, and measure effectiveness.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Quality Engineer 3:
· Must have current or prior qualification as an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (for Mechanical Inspectors).
· Advanced knowledge of and experience with quality regulations, policies, and procedures.
· Advanced ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
· Advanced experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting QC.
· Knowledge of national consensus standards of QC such as ASME, ISO, ANSI/ASME NQA-1, and US NRC regulatory guide series. Advanced familiarity with construction codes and standards is also required, along with applying quality requirements to construction projects, where applicable.
· Advanced technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, and operations practices sufficient to evaluate and interpret specified requirements.
· Advanced level of excellence in interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills (oral and written) as evidenced by successful interaction with various levels of management.
Quality Engineer 4:
In addition to the above:
· BS degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent without a degree.
· Expert ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
· Expert level knowledge of construction codes and standards, and applying quality requirements to construction projects, where applicable.
· Understanding of project management methodologies and applying quality requirements to projects being managed through a formal project management process.
Desired Qualifications:
· Working knowledge and experience with DOE QC programs of more than 3 years.
· Completion of a recognized apprenticeship certification program.
· Additional relevant education and/or certification in a related field and/or current relevant professional certification.
· Experience performing measurements using Romer/Faro.
· Experience with helium leak testing.
· Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel), and Adobe.
Other Job Requirements:
- United States Citizenship
- Active HRP status preferred
- Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.
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 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
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- and post-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, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
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