Quality Representative

Requisition

The Quality Assurance Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Quality Representative with experience in nuclear quality assurance. The Quality Representative will collaborate with internal and external customers and other quality professionals to support nuclear operations through the effective implementation of quality assurance requirements. This position resides in Isotopes Enrichment & Facilities Quality Assurance (QA) Group and matrixed to the Technical Support Services Group within the Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division in the Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate at ORNL.

The position will provide independent quality assurance support and guidance for nuclear and radiological programs and projects, with an emphasis on implementing applicable ASME NQA-1 requirements and a graded approach to quality. Responsibilities encompass quality oversight, document review, inspection, verification, validation, supplier oversight, assessment, and continuous improvement activities involving systems, structures, components, items, services, and work processes.

ORNL is the largest U.S. Department of Energy science and energy laboratory. ORNL conducts basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling challenges in energy and national security. The Laboratory’s diverse capabilities span a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling it to address fundamental scientific challenges and accelerate the delivery of innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess practical knowledge of ASME NQA-1, demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently, and have experience conducting assessments or audits of nuclear facilities, projects, or operations.

• Provide independent quality assurance support for the safe and compliant performance of nuclear and radiological operations in accordance with applicable ASME NQA-1 requirements and the established graded approach.
• Support the development and review of fabrication, inspection, and test plans, including appropriate hold points, witness points, acceptance criteria, and documentation requirements.
• Review engineering, procurement, fabrication, maintenance, and work-control documents to verify that applicable quality assurance requirements, technical specifications, and acceptance criteria are adequately incorporated.
• Provide supplier quality assurance oversight, including supplier evaluations, source inspections, receipt inspections, and review of associated documentation, to verify that procured items and services conform to established requirements.
• Witness or provide quality assurance oversight of factory acceptance testing to verify that equipment is tested in accordance with approved procedures and satisfies applicable engineering and quality requirements.
• Plan, lead, and perform assessments, audits, surveillances, and independent reviews of facilities, projects, suppliers, operations, and work in progress to evaluate compliance and the effectiveness of quality assurance program implementation.
• Serve as an ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor or assessment team lead when qualified and assigned.
• Review and approve receipt inspection plans, receipt inspection results, and commercial-grade dedication documentation within the limits of assigned authority and qualification, and support the planning and implementation of commercial-grade dedication activities.
• Support the identification, documentation, evaluation, disposition, and closure of nonconforming conditions and other quality-related issues.
• Evaluate corrective and preventive actions associated with findings, nonconformances, events, and opportunities for improvement to determine whether…