Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Energy

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Energy to join our team in Richland, WA.

Your role

• Sets quality standards for both in-process and finished products and materials.

• Develops methods for testing, sampling and training. Assists line organizations with implementation of AtkinsRealis quality assurance (QA) procedures especially in the areas of design control, procurement, records, corrective action, inspection and testing.

• Assists line organizations with implementation of AtkinsRéalis quality assurance (QA) procedures especially in the areas of design control, procurement, records, corrective action, inspection and testing.

• Provides support, as requested, for the development, review, revision and approval of quality-related procedures and plans.

• Ensures project plans are properly executed and evaluate the effectiveness of controls delineated in these plans.

• Verifies that all required quality sampling, testing and documentation are performed/completed correctly and in accordance with approved project plans.

• Reviews engineering designs and design changes for compliance with applicable procedures and plans.

• Serves as a QA representative in project design reviews.

• Supports management and staff with QA services, as requested (e.g., root cause analyses and critiques).

• Perform independent inspection of completed products for conformance with specified requirements.

•  Ensures engineering and technical staff understand quality requirements and how these requirements apply to their work.

• Ensures required testing and observations are performed correctly and at the required frequency.

• Helps line managers and project managers develop, revise, process and evaluate documents for compliance with QA requirements.

• Performs independent QA assessments/audits and surveillances of processes and procedures.

• Conducts walkthroughs as requested.

• Maintains knowledge/qualifications on quality methods and techniques.

• Reviews engineering packages to ensure appropriate quality controls are specified.

• Performs supplier evaluations as a team member or lead.

• Performs on-site QA overview activities at various supplier locations and travels between facilities as necessary.

• Reviews and approves vendor submittal documents such as welding procedure specifications, performance qualification records, NDE procedures, NDE reports, NDE personnel qualifications/certifications, travelers, inspection and test plans and procedure

• Develops supplier performance metrics and tracks supplier corrective actions.

• Oversees procurement, fabrication, testing and final document review and release for material shipments. Provides support to, and monitors the quality of, construction activities.

• Develops and provides training on QA-related topics and assists in the resolution of quality-related problems.

• Assists and supports the resolution of nonconforming conditions.

• Develops inspection plans and QC checklists used during fabrication activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field (e.g., engineering or a scientific discipline) or 10 years' experience in QA/QC.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 5 in nuclear QA.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in communicating with fabricators, QA clients and project management personnel.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong time management/organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Basic knowledge of NQA-1 and DOE QA regulations and directives.

• Basic knowledge of applicable national and/or international testing standards.

• Working knowledge of assessment/ auditing practices.

• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Reward & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a m