(Technical Consultant I) Quality Assurance (3351)

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Technical Consultant I (Quality Assurance) 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 provide expertise and support in the area of TRU Waste Program Certification Assessments, WIPP QA Assessments and Transportation QA Assessments.

Lead and perform CBFO QA-related assessments (audits and surveillances), with an emphasis on transportation and waste packaging data evaluations.

Develop checklists, audit/surveillance plans and reports for CBFO.

Provide support to the CBFO Office of Quality Assurance (QA) in the performance of QA audits, surveillance, and oversight support for all CBFO program areas and, to provide daily activity support to the Quality Assurance Division and its management of the QA program.

Regular QA audit, surveillance, and oversight activities include, but are not limited to:

• TRU waste generating site activities for TRU waste characterization, certification, and transportation;
• WIPP Site quality-related activities, including, but not limited to, waste handling operations,
• WIPP Site surface and underground operations, environmental monitoring activities, and the WIPP Site QA program elements;
• National laboratory quality-related activities, including, but not limited to, assessment of environmental and other laboratory activities and operations, and assessment of national laboratory support of WIPP performance assessment modeling and data collection;
• TRU waste transportation activities, including but not limited to assessments of transportation carriers and assessment and inspection of fabrication, operation, and maintenance of NRC licensed nuclear shipping packages and related fleet equipment; and, CBFO internal quality-related activities.

Will provide assistance in the following:

The CBFO QA organization is responsible for QA auditing and oversight of all CBFO program areas. The CBFO QA Program is based on American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1-1989, ASME NQA-2-1990, Part 2.7, and ASME NQA-3-1989. Compliance to these standards is required by the WIPP Land Withdrawal Act (LWA) and the associated Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 40 CFR Parts 191 and 194, and by the Hazardous Waste Facility Permit (HWFP) issued by the State of New Mexico. Additional quality assurance oversight activities are performed related to the following requirements documents:

• 10 CFR Part 71
• 10 CFR 830
• 29 CFR
• 30 CFR – MSHA
• 36 CFR Part 1200
• 40 CFR
• 49 CFR
• DOE 414.1D
• DOE Order 226.1B
• EM-QA-001, latest revision
• NQA-1-2004/2007
• NQA-1-2008/2009

This position will provide assistance necessary to maintain the CBFO QA program and work directly to CBFO procedures under the CBFO QA program.

Responsible for providing QA audit, surveillance, and oversight support, as needed, for CBFO program areas. Manage preparation of audit plans, checklists, and reports by audit team members; coordinate the logistics necessary to conduct audits at sites at remote locations across the continental U.S.; interface with regulators, the DOE, and contractor personnel; and manage large audit teams with a significant number of observers. Required to support audit, surveillance, or oversight activities in a capacity as determined and scheduled by the Contractor’s QA Audit and Surveillance Manager.

For each audit, shall document the results and findings in the CBFO corrective action tracking system, deliver a draft interim report upon completion of the audit, and deliver a draft final report written upon closure of findings to CBFO QA for approval and issuance. Shall verify closure of audit findings.

Requires: Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of study with 15 years of experience OR a master’s degree in an applicable field of study with 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. in a related discipline with five years of experience (as approved by the Contracting Officer). The TC I should have demonstrated expert knowledge and specialized experience (as approved by the Contracting Officer) in hazardous or nuclear waste generation or waste management, or as a RCRA regulator or facility expert, or in a technical discipline associated with the operation of a nuclear facility or laboratory. This labor category is intended to be used for a specialized need and not to be used as a way to obtain a higher rate when other specific applicable labor categories exist.

Understanding and working knowledge of the following requirements documents:

• 10 CFR Part 71
• 10 CFR 830
• 29 CFR
• 30 CFR – MSHA
• 36 CFR Part 1200
• 40 CFR
• 49 CFR
• DOE 414.1D
• DOE Order 226.1B
• EM-QA-001, latest revision
• NQA-1-2004/2007
• NQA-1-2008/2009
  

-Position will be based in Carlsbad, New Mexico at the Skeen Whitlock building. (Travel is required approximately 5-6 times per year.)
-4x10 work schedule.

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.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• 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