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Vacancies: Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Salary: Competitive

Eunice, New Mexico
Job Ref 560
Location Eunice, New Mexico
Salary Competitive
Job Type Permanent, Uncategorised
Function Compliance
Role Uncategorised
Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA)

Where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is one of the only uranium enrichment sites in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Specialist, working in the Compliance group, will be responsible for implementing the Quality Assurance Program at Urenco USA. The QA Specialist interfaces with employees and managers at all levels of the organization and also with external vendors and government agencies while adhering to foundational behaviors, company values, and Urenco behaviors.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 1+ years’ commensurate experience
OR
  • Associate’s Degree
  • 3+ years’ commensurate experience
OR
  • 10 years’ commensurate experience without degree
AND
  • NQA1 Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3+ years’ experience
  • NDA, NDT, Lead Quality Auditor, or Certified Welding Inspector Certification 
Required Skills
  • Strong written and oral communications
  • The ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects
  • Strong computer skills to include moderate to MS Word, Excel (moderate to advanced), Ethan (ASL software), and SAP
  • The ability to maintain independence in daily work assignments with moderate to little direct supervision
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
  • Broad knowledge of statistics and statistical process control
  • Expertise in quality system, auditing, and analytical methods
  • Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation
  • NIAC database knowledge
  • Knowledge of, and/or the ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of NRC revisions to regulations, industry codes, and standards including but not limited to; 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, 49CFR, and 10CFR71 Subpart H
  • The ability to obtain/maintain qualifications needed for Lead Auditor Qualifications per ANSI N45.2.23, NQA-1, and ISO 17025, ISO and site procedure requirements
Job Details
  • The work location for this position is Urenco USA, Eunice, NM
  • Emergency Response requirements are negotiable
  • Work Schedule: Professional work schedule with minimal night/weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed
  • Travel Required: 20% of the time or less as required
  • Security Clearance Requirement: Controlled Access Area (CAA) Access and an L or Q level security clearance is required
  • Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of <>
Primary Functions
  • Under general supervision perform the functions of ASME NQA-1 and ISO audits as lead auditor as per procedures
  • Under general supervision perform the functions of QC inspector as per standards and procedures
  • Under general supervision perform the functions of generating audit reports, evaluations, and technical reports
  • Under general supervision effectively communicate and collaborate within all levels of the organization including suppliers/vendors
  • Possess education, knowledge, and experience sufficient to be certified as a Level II inspector in one or more areas (Mechanical Inspection, Civil Inspection, Receipt Inspection, and Electrical Inspection)

The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.

Benefits

For Benefits Information click here.

*Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.

Compensation starting at: $98761 - $146169 / year and up dependent on candidate.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug-free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at [email protected].

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the largest enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal.

Enrich your future!

URENCO USA | Human Resources | [email protected]

How to Apply


Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. Are you enthusiastic about this position and you don't meet every single requirement? The real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we would like to meet you!