Quality Assurance Engineer

Title Quality Assurance EngineerPosition Number 39549Company WA River Protection SolutionsCity/State Richland, WALocation 2505 Garlick/RCHNPosted 10/23/2024Closes 11/13/2024Regular/Temporary RegularFull/Part-Time Full-TimeJob Responsibilities/DutiesWashington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) manages one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in the country. Our focus is reducing the environmental risk posed by 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks on the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. Join us today and be a part of history!The Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer for WRPS is responsible for providing quality assurance engineering services in support of Tank Operations Contract (TOC) activities.Th specific duties and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Engineer include but are not limited to:-Possesses and applies comprehensive QA knowledge to the completion of significant assignments.-Demonstrates understanding of the application of Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) and can review and approve safety basis documents.-Plan, schedule, and participate/lead QA program audits, surveillances and assessments in support of assessment and corrective action programs.-Assist with the performance of effective Management/ Independent assessments. Implementation of appropriate management requested bias based surveillance and audit activities to investigate improvement opportunities or negative activities/trends related to ongoing or past project or vendor performance.-Provides leadership for new systems, development, proposals, implementation, procedures, and any related quality activity.-Makes frequent decisions using principles and professional independent judgment.-Develops and applies advanced quality theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems on the forefront of new technologies.-Analyzes, evaluates, and plans methods of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems.-Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity and reviews complex projects, processes and evaluates results.-Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.-May specialize in particular area of quality engineering, such as chemistry, environmental science, process control, supplier evaluation, research and development, laboratory quality, or administrative application.-Provides technical consultation to lower-level engineers, technicians, and inspectors.-Technically supervises quality projects or major phases of significant quality projects, coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned project.-Provides leadership for quality assurance and quality control support on assigned program(s) and/or areas to ensure that products are designed, procured, and installed in accordance with customer and company quality requirements.Required QualificationsGrade 20:Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field and 10 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Grade 21:Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science or related field and 12 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.Desired Qualifications-Qualified QA Engineer-Certified NQA-1 Lead Assessor/Auditor-Experience working at the Hanford Tank Farms, in a similar Department of Energy (DOE) environment, or a nuclear facility.Compensation & BenefitsIn accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.Hiring Range Minimum: $126,025Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:* A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).* Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).* Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefitsRelocation Funding Provided YesU.S. Citizenship Required YesClearance Required NoJob Classification ExemptShift Work Required NoThis contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:+ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)+ Pay Transparency Policy Statement+ Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)+ Employee Polygraph Protection Act+ WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)