Quality Assurance Specialist 2 (Certified Welding Inspector)

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Assurance Specialist 2 (Certified Welding Inspector) opportunity for our customer in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.



Work will be an onsite LANL representative at a vessel construction subcontractor’s facility in either the Midwest or Northeast

Domestic Travel Is Required.

Per diem/business travel is available for those who qualify.

Local candidates to the mentioned areas is preferred.

3 years of experience as a Certified Welding Inspector - American Welding Society (AWS-CWI) required

Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required

Work Location: The work location for this position is remote from home with travel to vendor facilities. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Schedule: 4/10s or 5/8s schedule, must be flexible to other options. Possible OT.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain “Q” clearance and HRP.

Summary

Quality Assurance Site Representative duties include but are not limited to:

• Review and prepare procurement documentation germane to quality assurance, quality engineering, and quality control requirements.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications contributing to the overall objective of sustaining an effective engineering, procurement, and program Quality Management System.
• Perform onsite NCR investigations and verifications.
• Coordinate and/or conduct audits and surveillances of quality-affecting engineering, procurement, construction, and ancillary project work.
  
  

Requirements

• Knowledge and application of nuclear codes and standards. For example: 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, national consensus standard ASME NQA-1—2008/ASME NQA-1a-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1 – 2008, ISO 9001, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the application of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code for the procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing and In-Service inspection & evaluation of Pressure Vessels and Piping.
• Experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or Non-Conformance disposition and closure.
• Ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems.
• Sufficient application experience to comprehend specified requirements in disciplines that include welding, nondestructive testing, geometric dimensioning, and tolerance.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified requirements in disciplines that include Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and application of the graded approach in an NQA-1 environment.
• Three years of experience as a Certified Welding Inspector - American Welding Society (AWS-CWI)
• Current certification or previous certifications in three or more of the following NDE Level II Inspection (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT), Piping or Pressure Vessel Inspection, Mechanical Inspections.
• Currently have or can obtain a Q level Clearance.
• Work will be an onsite LANL representative at a vessel construction subcontractor’s facility in either the Midwest or Northeast
• Domestic travel is required.
  
  

Education

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality assurance, or industrial systems engineering or a related field and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater Technical Associates is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater Technical Associates is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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