Nuclear QA Auditor

DTE Energy • Remote (MI, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

REQUISITION INFORMATION
Requisition Number: 14275 Number of Positions: 1 Location: Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant

Role: Nuclear QA Auditor – All Levels

Job Summary

Leads and assists in the performance of independent internal audits of departments involved in nuclear safety, such as maintenance, operations, engineering, radiation protection and selected other activities. Leads and assists in the performance of external audits of vendor/contractor QA/QC programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Reviews documents, prepares checklists and agendas for audits, performs audits, conducts pre and post audit interviews and prepares final audit reports. Ensures and documents that corrective actions are taken based on report findings. Performs surveillances, assessments, observations, and other assignments as directed by supervision. Maintains and updates the Approved Suppliers List as required to support plant needs.

Key Accountabilities

Senior Nuclear QA Auditor:

Assists the Principal Supervisor, Nuclear Quality Assurance (Audits) in the implementation of the Quality Assurance Audits program at Fermi.
Maintains Lead Auditor qualification (ANSI N45.2.23, 1978) and leads/assists audit teams in the assessment of quality programs of Fermi organizations and vendor facilities. Participates in peer evaluations at other utilities.
Maintains Lead Auditor qualification in NUPIC and/or NEI.
Participates on or leads NIEP Evaluations at other utilities.
Coordinates with other utilities to optimize use of the company's resources in the vendor assessment area.
Evaluates the quality of implementation of technical programs, the effectiveness of corrective actions and provides recommendations for continuous improvement.
Writes various management reports based on results of audit, surveillance or assessment activities.

Nuclear QA Auditor:

Assists the Principal Supervisor, Nuclear Quality Assurance (Audits) in the implementation of the Quality Assurance Audits program at Fermi.
Becomes Lead Auditor certified (ANSI N45.2.23, 1978) and leads/assists audit teams who assess quality program activities of Fermi organizations and vendor facilities.
Evaluates the quality of implementation of technical programs, the effectiveness of corrective actions and provides recommendations for continuous improvement.
Assists in the maintenance of the Fermi 2 "Approved Suppliers List" and maintains an accurate status of assigned Fermi suppliers.
Writes various management reports based on results of audit, surveillance or assessment activities.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Senior Nuclear QA Auditor:

Must have completed a minimum of two Auditor Initial/Re-Certifications in the previous 2 years AND
Must have a bachelor's degree or SRO license/certification plus 5 years nuclear experience, OR an associate degree plus 7 years nuclear experience, OR High School Diploma plus 9 years nuclear experience.
Must be certified Fermi 2 Audit Team Lead (ANSI N45.2.23, 1978).
Must demonstrate knowledge of 10CFR50 Appendix B requirements.

Nuclear QA Auditor:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree or SRO license/certification plus 3 years commercial nuclear power plant experience, or completion of an Associate's Degree plus 5 years commercial nuclear power plant experience, or High School Graduate plus 9 years commercial nuclear power plant experience.
Must demonstrate knowledge of 10CFR50 Appendix B requirements.

Other Qualifications
Preferred

Senior Nuclear QA Auditor:

Prior nuclear plant line organization experience in operations, engineering, maintenance, support or radiation protection.
Completion of a Systems Training course or equivalent.

Nuclear QA Auditor:

Current or prior ANSI N45.2.23 Lead Auditor Certification.
Current or prior ANSI N45.2.6 Inspector Certification.
Prior nuclear plant line organization experience in operations, engineering, maintenance, support or radiation protection.

Other Requirements

Must be able to pass all phases of In-Processing including background investigation, psychological screening, orientation, radiation worker/respiratory training and be medically certifiable (drug and alcohol).
Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Must be willing and able to support both internal and external audit activities and travel.
Must have the ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Must have the ability to wear protective clothing, ice vests, rain gear.
Works a shift schedule as required to meet plant needs.
May be assigned to maintain a position on the Fermi Emergency Response Organization (ERO) in support of the Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP).

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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