Senior​/Principal Quality Systems Professional - SNL WIPP, Onsite

Job : 696263 Location: Carlsbad, NM Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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Sandia's Defense Waste Management Programs Group (8880) has a great opportunity for a motivated and innovative Quality Systems Professional to lead Sandia's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (SNL WIPP) Quality Assurance program. You will be expected to establish and oversee key aspects of the SNL WIPP quality program improvement efforts, such as developing and administering elements of the program, training, and coaching employees, and driving change throughout the organization.

You will act as a champion and change agent for high quality results institution-wide.

Sandia's work in Carlsbad is important and enduring - our work on the WIPP project began in the fall of 1974 and Sandia established our office in Carlsbad in 1994. WIPP's importance to NNSA will only increase with the new PIT production at Los Alamos National Lab since WIPP is the only repository for the nation's defense-related nuclear waste.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Serve as the Sandia QA lead for the SNL WIPP quality assurance program.
• Assess current quality processes from various requirements including in relation to Sandia corporate (Lab Policy System) and the CBFO Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD), ASME NQA-1,
  -2,
  -3 (1989), other DOE-related codes, standards, regulations, and EPA regulatory guides 40 CFR 194 (criteria for WIPP's compliance) and 40 CFR 191 (disposal regulations).
• Assist Sandia management and staff with quality planning, documentation, and problem identification and resolution.
• Apply the principles and techniques of auditing, including audit planning, examining, questioning, evaluating, reporting, follow-up on corrective action items, and closing out audit findings.
• Conduct QA audits, assessments, and surveillances and support internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate, create, or streamline internal procedures and local policies to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Actively contribute to the Quality Steering Committee (QSC) as a key advocate for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cultivate a safe, secure, creative, and productive work environment for all.

This position is located in Carlsbad, NM. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$85,100 - $164,100

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, chemistry, math, or other relevant field, plus five years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated experience with the quality assurance requirements of ASME NQA-1,
  -2, or
  -3.
• ISO or ASME NQA-1 Auditor qualification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant STEM field.
• Three or more years of demonstrated project leadership and/or managerial experience.
• ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks.
• Ability to deliver results, effectively manage and mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to facilitate uncompromising, high-quality standards while maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to track, analyze, and identify trends in data to detect areas of risk and systemic issues, and provide effective solutions.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements while adhering to standards and raising expectations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to model…