Quality Assurance Director; Nuclear

Position: Quality Assurance Director (Nuclear)
** Job Summary
** Is responsible for the effective development and implementation of QA programs/program elements to ensure all products and services meet organizational standards and customer requirements. Is responsible for the independent oversight of  business group/project Quality Assurance (QA) Program activities. Ensures adequate QA support is provided to business groups/projects/facilities.

** Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities
*** Directs QA activities for market segments to ensure high quality products and services for customers and continued company financial health.
* Provides effective oversight of business groups’/projects’ QA Program and QA Program elements.
* Identifies and plans actions that provide continuous improvement in both effectiveness and efficiency of QA functions.
* Researches, evaluates and recommends investments in technology, capital and other assets that will improve the quality of raw materials, in-process products and finished products.
* Works with organizations such as Engineering and Operations to develop schedules, project plans and cost estimates for implementing new activities, procedures and methods for improving the quality and performance of products and services.
* Assists and supports the resolution of conditions adverse to quality.
* Ensures the consistent application of policies, programs and procedures across business groups/project organizations.
* Performs independent investigations, assessments and cause analyses.
* Consolidates and analyzes QA metrics and provides support to management as needed.
* Represents Energy Solutions QA interests in business development activities, including, but not limited to, bid and proposal efforts and cost estimates for QA activities.
* Ensures QA capabilities and resources are adequate for supporting operations.
* Manages staff selection, development and retention. Establishes and monitors work goals and objectives. Evaluates employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback methods.
* Provides direction and guidance to QA staff on all quality matters.
* Develops/provides input to budgets to ensure proper funding is available for QA activities. Administers budget according to plan. Monitors budget variances. Provides explanations on variances and takes appropriate action.
* Performs other duties as assigned.|  |  || --- | --- ||
** Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements** | ||
*** Education**
* * Bachelor's degree required in a technical field or a minimum of 15 years of experience in the QA field |
*** Certifications**
* * Certification as a lead auditor per NQA-1 preferred ||
*** Required Experience**
* * A minimum of 15 years of demonstrated QA leadership experience developing and maintaining QA programs for nuclear construction, decommissioning, nuclear engineering or manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of applicable quality and regulatory requirements, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NRC requirements, and DOE quality requirements, as applicable to project scope. |
*** Preferred Experience**
* * A minimum of 20 years experience developing and maintaining QA programs for nuclear engineering or manufacturing
* Ability to partner with Engineering, Operations, Projects, Regulatory, and client organizations to integrate quality into project execution and drive a strong safety and quality culture.
* Experience managing QA organizations supporting multiple projects, sites, or business units, with demonstrated ability to balance regulatory compliance, project execution, and organization performance.
* Previous experience in the commercial nuclear power industry |  
** Required and Desired Skills
*** Requires 50% travel to various facilities and project sites.
* Strong verbal and written…