QA Specialist 5

Job Description

Job Title: QA Specialist 5

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract QA Specialist 5 with our client.

Job Description:

• The Quality Assurance team is responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of the our quality assurance program (QAP), including supplier and internal oversight activities.
• The team is also responsible for reviewing the current QAP against new regulations, standards and quality requirements to determine steps necessary for compliance.
• An individual in this role provides subject matter expertise and leadership, including guidance, regarding compliance with applicable nuclear regulatory requirements as well as the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC).
• Frequent communications within the QA team as well as with other groups and departments as well as supplier, both written and verbal, is a key component of this role.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops, evaluates, and maintains our quality assurance program processes including writing instructions, procedures, and other requirement and guidance documents for the quality assurance program.
• Reviews QAPD and NQAM for continuing compliance to Codes and regulations, identifying opportunities for improvement. Also reviews Level 2 and higher our procedures for compliance with the Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD) and the Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual (NQAM).
• Recommends and implements program improvements, enhancements and recommended changes. Develop and communicate training and background information cross-functionally.
• Provides guidance and support in the field of nuclear quality assurance to our personnel performing activities affecting quality.
• Mentors and trains others in sound approaches and standards regarding nuclear quality assurance, including effective interaction with cross functional teams and problem solving.
• Develops strategies, quality plans, and procedures as needed to ensure required quality codes, standards, requirements and customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Participates in supplier qualification surveys, implementation audits, and surveillances; internal quality assurance audits, surveillances, and assessments; and root cause analyses. Serves as subject matter expert when appropriate.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of a B.S. in Engineering or a B.S. in business, or B.A. degree required.
• A minimum of 16 years of experience associated with development and/or implementation of nuclear quality assurance programs is required.
• Thorough understanding of and extensive experience implementing nuclear quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines such as 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, NQA-1, and ASME BPVC Section III is required.
• Extensive commercial nuclear plant or non-reactor nuclear facility related experience is required.
• Experience working with international nuclear quality codes, standards and regulations is a plus.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: Market Rate
• Location: Fully Remote
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.