Quality Assurance Analyst​/Specialist

Overview

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Quality Assurance Analyst/Specialist and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

• Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews, surveillances, and associated activities.
• Review and approve various work package documents to ensure quality needs are addressed.
• Provide input for quality inspection criteria for nuclear items to be fabricated, procured, modified, used, or maintained for the site.
• Conduct Quality Control independent oversight of activities onsite and offsite.
• May be required to qualify as a Surveillor or Lead Auditor.
• Provide occasional expertise as a Technical Specialist for assessment activities.
• Prepare quality oversight plans associated with design, procurement, fabrication, and construction of either items or facilities (i.e., purchase requisitions, work packages, and procedures).
• Demonstrate excellent technical writing skills to develop technical reports to define Quality Assurance positions, including creating and maintaining Quality Assurance department program documents.
• Meet site vision requirements and perform inspections in unfavorable New Mexico weather, including inspections on elevated platforms, and transport tools/equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Bachelor’s degree in Management or an Engineering related degree, or
• Associate’s degree with four (4) years of relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of relevant experience

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

• Bachelor's degree in Management or Engineering.
• Any of the following certifications: ACI, ICC, AWS, CWI or ASNT.
• Quality audit, assessment, surveillance, and inspection experience.
• Familiarity with nuclear construction standards and processes.
• Broad nuclear Quality Assurance background with Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs experience and working knowledge of a Quality Assurance program as defined in 10
  
  CFR
  830, subpart A and ASME/NQA-1.
• Prior NQA-1 Lead Auditor Certification and American Society for Quality Certification.
• Strong interface skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:
  Coverage on date of hire;
  Surgical concierge service; EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
• Relocation assistance*
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with 0.50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-term disability, Health and Flexible savings accounts, Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Benefit details vary by position.

Exempt grade level(s) 28-31. Salary range: $70,972 to $133,850 per year. The specific salary offered will be influenced by the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or need an alternative method for applying, you may contact  or email wipprecruiting.gov for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.