QA Auditor (3235)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a QA Auditor in Carlsbad, NM.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support the Department of Energy Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) in Carlsbad, NM. CBFO’s mission includes management and support of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in southeastern New Mexico and the National Transuranic Waste Program (NTP). Navarro staff provides services such as: audits and assessments, security, program management, mining engineering, construction management, WIPP site operations, environmental and regulatory compliance, nuclear and industrial safety, scientific and international programs, TRU waste characterization and certification, TRU waste transportation and packaging, general business operations, information technology, document control, and executive management support.

 Responsibilities include:

• Qualify as an NQA-1 Lead Auditor to lead QA assessments on behalf of CBFO.
• Participate as a qualified auditor on QA assessments, including those at the generator sites across the United States.
• Preparation and management of assessment plans, checklists, and reports by assessment team members, including coordination of the logistics necessary to conduct certification assessments at sites at remote locations across vast geographical areas.
• Interfacing with regulatory agencies; and participating in or managing large assessment teams often with a significant number of observers.
  
  
  This position is located in Carlsbad, NM, with travel to the WIPP site and generator sites for audits
  

Requirements

• QA Auditor I: Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience. Must be certified or become certified within 90 days of employment, under the CBFO lead auditor certification process, which is based on ASME NQA-1-1989. QA Auditor must have working knowledge of ASME NQA-1-1989, DOE Order 414.1, and 10 CFR 830.120; must possess a combination of education and experience to meet the minimum Lead Auditor qualification points for certification specified in the nuclear industry standard ASME NQA-1-1989 Appendix 2A-3 and, within 90 days of employment, must possess sufficient knowledge of relevant site procedures and program documents (e.g., CBFO QAPD, WIPP-WAP, WIPP-WAC, and TRAMPAC) to successfully complete assigned activities during a CBFO program area audit. A QA Auditor must possess working knowledge of quality assurance processes and sufficient experience with such processes to conduct and lead assessments within a nuclear facility environment. Must have sufficient knowledge of corrective action processes to properly identify problems, assess corrective action plans, and verify closure and effectiveness of corrective actions. Must have experience preparing assessment plans, checklists, and assessment reports necessary to conduct certification assessments at sites at remote locations across vast geographical areas and interfacing with regulatory agencies.
• QA Auditor II: 10 years of directly related experience as a mid-level auditor. Certified or become certified within 90 days of employment, under the CBFO lead auditor certification process, which is based on ASME NQA-1-1989. Must have working knowledge of ASME NQA-1-1989, DOE Order 414.1, and 10 CFR 830.120. Must possess a combination of education and experience to meet the minimum Lead Auditor qualification points for certification specified in the nuclear industry standard ASME NQA-1-1989 Appendix 2A-3 and, within 60 days of employment, must possess working knowledge of relevant site procedures and program documents (e.g., CBFO QAPD, WIPP-WAP, WIPP-WAC, and TRAMPAC) to successfully complete assigned activities during a CBFO program area audit. Must possess working knowledge of quality assurance processes and experience with such processes to conduct and lead assessments within a nuclear facility environment; must have working knowledge of corrective action processes sufficient to properly identify problems, assess corrective action plans, and verify closure and effectiveness of corrective actions; must have experience preparing and managing assessment plans, checklists, and reports by assessment team members, including coordination of the logistics necessary to conduct certification assessments at sites at remote locations across vast geographical areas; interfacing with regulatory agencies; and participating in or managing large assessment teams often with a significant number of observers.
• QA Auditor III: Requires: 15 years of directly related experience as a lead auditor, Should be certified or become certified within 60 days of employment, under the CBFO lead auditor certification process, which is based on ASME NQA-1-1989 OR should have a Bachelor’s degree and five years of directly relevant and applicable experience as a lead auditor who is certified or who can be certified within 90 days of employment, under the CBFO lead auditor certification process, which is based on ASME NQA-1-1989 OR a Master’s degree and three years of directly relevant and applicable experience as a lead auditor who is certified or who can be certified within 30 days of employment, under the CBFO lead auditor certification process, which is based on ASME NQA‑1‑1989. Must have comprehensive knowledge of ASME NQA‑1‑1989, DOE Order 414.1, and 10 CFR 830.120; must possess a combination of education and experience to meet the minimum Lead Auditor qualification points for certification specified in the nuclear industry standard ASME NQA-1-1989 Appendix 2A-3 and, within 30 days of employment, must possess working knowledge of relevant site procedures and program documents (e.g., CBFO QAPD, WIPP-WAP, WIPP-WAC, and TRAMPAC) to successfully complete assigned activities during a CBFO program area audit. Must also have extensive experience in leading a team of auditors and technical specialists assessing the effectiveness of activities associated with radioactive mixed waste characterization, packaging, transportation and disposal; comprehensive expert-level knowledge of technical disciplines associated with nuclear facilities, waste characterization processes, hazardous materials, engineering, chemistry, industrial safety, nuclear safety, radioactive packaging and transportation or other similar disciplines, and the regulations associated with the discipline that the individual has been deemed to be an expert. Must possess expert knowledge of quality assurance processes and extensive experience with such processes to lead audits within a nuclear facility environment; must have expert knowledge of corrective action processes sufficient to properly identify problems, assess corrective action plans, and verify closure and effectiveness of corrective actions; must have experience managing preparation of audit plans, checklists, and reports by audit team members, including coordination of the logistics necessary to conduct certification audits at sites at remote locations across vast geographical areas; interfacing with regulatory agencies and managing large audit teams often with a significant number of observers.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability