The C&O QA Auditor 2 – Reports directly to the WTCC Audit and Surveillance Manager and is responsible to conduct WTP commissioning & operations independent audit and assessment activities conducted by the WTCC C&O QA Department. Ensures that activities are planned, prepared, conducted, and documented in accordance with approved WTP programs and procedures for WTP Facilities, including Low Activity Waste (LAW), Balance of Facilities (BOF), and the Analytical Laboratory (Lab) (LBL) structures, systems and components (SSCs).

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

MAJOR   RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• As a QA Auditor obtaining and maintaining qualification as a WTP QA Auditor;
• Plan, perform and report on the results of assigned QA Audits and Assessments;
• Verifying the adequacy, implementation, and effectiveness of the WTP C&O QA program for activities and report the results to management;
• Develop and execute risk-based quality assurance audit and surveillance checklists;
• Ensure that deficiencies and enhancements identified by the QA Audit group are appropriately documented;
• Assist with preparation of internal quality assessment related procedures;
• Follow up on corrective actions for QA-identified issues to verify adequacy and sustainability;
• Assist in the development of and maintain metrics related to the Quality Audit group's scope of work;
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the

• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisors request

SUPERVISORY   RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) to construct, start-up and commission the world’s largest radioactive-waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in southeastern Washington state.  The project will use vitrification technology to process and stabilize 53 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste currently stored at the Hanford Site which is a byproduct of plutonium-production during World War II and the Cold War era. 

The project is the largest undertaking of its kind ever and one of DOE’s most technically challenging cleanup projects equivalent to building two nuclear power plants. Its construction site spans 65 acres and includes facilities for pretreatment, low-activity waste vitrification, and high-level waste vitrification, as well as an analytical laboratory.

Education: Minimum of an Associate’s degree in engineering, architecture, technology, science or equivalent education or specific training in area of expertise.

Experience: 8 years of operations, engineering, and/or technical auditing/assessment experience or equivalent. Experience with nuclear programs and/or Department of Energy sites is strongly desired but not required. Previous Hanford Site experience is preferred but not required. Education, high level of knowledge, or previous experience with software programming, DOE or NQA-1 software verification & validation methods is desired.

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Must be able to work in the United States without Sponsorship