American Electric Power · 8 hours ago
QA Auditor - QA Auditor, Principal
Bridgman, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Electric Power is one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., and they are seeking a QA Auditor to conduct audits and reviews to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the nuclear plant QA Program. The role involves leading audits, assessing plant instructions and procedures, and preparing reports to highlight observations and issues.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Assist and lead audits of the Plant's Quality Assurance Program, license, and technical specifications, site construction, as well as site contractor activities, to verify effectiveness of content and implementation. Through these activities, identify problem areas, monitor corrective and preventive actions, and verify final resolution
Assist and conduct assessments of:
Plant instructions, procedures, programs, and their implementation
Site construction and contractor manuals and procedures, and their implementation
Supplier quality assurance programs and performance
Off-site suppliers to verify conformance with regulatory requirements and the Plant's QA Program
Review, for accuracy and compliance with station programs, records to include but not limited to the following:
Personnel certification packages
Completed nuclear safety related design changes
Changes to applicable regulatory requirements and AEPSC documents
Assist in administering programs to qualify and maintain new and current QA staff as well as preparing procedures, reports, and other documents which relate to the QA audit and assessment programs
Prepare reports to highlight observations, issues, problems, or good practices, and distributing the reports to the relevant people. Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Collect and analyze information regarding nuclear plant activities. Gather factual information regarding observations through interview and research. Verify accuracy of questionable facts and obtain supplemental material and additional details from files, reference libraries, and interviews with knowledgeable sources
Qualification
Required
Associate degree from an accredited institution, preferably with a degree in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or quality assurance; or equivalent education
5 years related work experience in nuclear quality assurance (preferably nuclear quality assurance auditing) or quality control or technical experience
Must qualify or be qualified/certified from a previous nuclear facility to ANSI N45.2.23, or NQA-1, as a Lead Auditor
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably with a degree in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or quality assurance; or equivalent education
7 years related work experience in nuclear quality assurance (preferably nuclear quality assurance auditing) or quality control or technical experience
Must qualify or be qualified/certified from a previous nuclear facility to ANSI N45.2.23, or NQA-1, as a Lead Auditor
10 years related work experience in nuclear quality assurance (preferably nuclear quality assurance auditing) or quality control or technical experience
Must be qualified, or qualified/certified from a previous nuclear facility to ANSI N45.2.23, or NQA-1, as a Lead Auditor
Must be qualified to lead external quality assurance program audits for the nuclear industry (e.g., NUPIC, NEI, NIEP, etc.)
Travel requirements are expected 10-25% of the time
Demonstrated leadership ability
Broad knowledge of nuclear standards and nuclear policies, practices, and procedures relating to quality assurance
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the nuclear organization to include corporate executives
Effective writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to compel station leaders to action through written and verbal products
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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