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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Quality Performance Assurance (QPA Specialist 1/2)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $101K/yr

2+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The QPA Specialist will ensure quality requirements are implemented and compliant while supporting various institutional programs and projects.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Junior H.

Responsibilities

Assist P-TSME (Procurement Technical Subject Matter Expert) with incoming items verification. (content and requirements)

Support inventory group in resolution of issues

Support development and implementation of storage area requirements and desired outcomes

Support controlled storage area (CSA) surveillance as requested

Assist in the inventory process development and implementation as requested

Assist P-TSME with Acceptance Plans for inventory

Assist in the development, content, review and approval of Final Item Conformance Package

ASD Handoff Plan - Assist in the development, review and approval of the final package

Assist in assembly plan development, approval, witness and hold points

Assist with the continuous improvement, development and implementation for the assembly process

Oversight of HLR (Hoisting, Lifting, Rigging) and crane activity implementation

Oversight of M&TE implementation

Perform inspections on parts to ensure specifications are met

Maintain inspection area and inspection equipment

Qualification

Nuclear codesStandardsQuality assessmentsAuditsDocument interpretationAuditor trainingWritten communicationOral communication

Required

General knowledge and application of nuclear codes and standards. For example: 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D(E), ASME NQA-1-2008/ASME NQA-1A-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1 - 2008, and/or U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent

General knowledge/experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or Non-Conformance disposition and closure

General ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics

Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve problems

Position requires an Associate's Degree in a relevant field or combination of technical certification and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Current or previous auditor training and experience

Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances