Quality Assurance Specialist

Requisition ID: 298636

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: $91,000 - $138,800 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist will report to the Independent Assessment Manager in Quality Assurance Organization and support the maintenance, development, and implementation of the WTP Quality Assurance program.

Telework Designation

Part-Time Telework: This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.

Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project#LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and maintains the independent assessment internal and external activity schedule and status.
• Participates in the continuous improvement of the assessment processes and automation initiatives.
• Participates in the preparation and revision of assessment procedures and standardized metrics.
• Coordinates changes and reviews to the assessment procedures, forms, and guidance.
• Coordinates and reports the assessment monthly reporting status input.
• Participates in assessment activities such as internal and external assessments and reviews.
• Prepares, reviews, and completes assessment documents.
• Performs reviews of reviews of engineering, construction, and procurement documents to ensure that applicable quality requirements are included.
• Participates in monitoring the implementation of follow up actions taken in response to audit findings to ensure adequacy of completed corrective action.
• Review and comments on the sufficiency of selected quality assurance and project program plans and reports.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or quality assurance from an accredited university and at least 5-8 years of experience in a field of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, or quality assurance; Or in lieu of a formal degree, a minimum of 9-12 years of experience in a field of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, or quality assurance.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge)
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries—are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.
• Review, edit and publish technical documentation.
• Ability to use a computer and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Specialized courses in engineering, technical, or quality assurance disciplines.
• Knowledge of the application of corrective actions for conditions adverse to quality.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards associated with the design, construction, and procurement of nuclear facilities.
• Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions, and other established style and protocols.
• Technical and working knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 414.1, NQA-1, and 10 CFR 830 and their application for a nuclear related project.
• 2 years of auditing experience in a nuclear (NQA-1) or non-nuclear (eg. ISO 9001, AS9100D) assignment.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request toacesstmt@bechtel.com