What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a Bachelors Degree or experience in lieu of degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in a nuclear quality assurance role for at least 4 years, possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments, and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Strong organizational, leadership, verbal communication and writing skills.

• Good to excellent knowledge and experience of Nuclear Quality Assurance (QA) requirements.

• Experience performing audits and/or surveillances.

• NQA-1 Lead auditor certified.

  Your Opportunity

  This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Quality Specialist in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include:

• Conducts independent audits or surveillances of external suppliers and internal organizations.

• Reviews documents, prepares checklists, conducts assessment interviews and prepares assessment reports.

• Ensures and documents that corrective actions are taken based on report findings.

• Reviews QA procedures to verify compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Maintains knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or other nuclear industry regulations and industry codes and standards.

• Participates in the development and implementation of nuclear and/or non-nuclear quality assurance procedures to be followed by the organization.

• Reviews quality assurance specifications, test reports and other documentation to ensure that safety and quality assurance requirements are met.

• May inspect and review suppliers work for compliance with QA standards.

• Capable of performing lead QA duties and required to obtain NQA-1 Lead Auditor Certification, if not yet certified.

• Routinely interface with customers, both internal and external to Framatome to develop processes, solve issues and improve performance.

• Routinely act as the Lead QA/QC representative for support of projects at Framatome, supplier or customer facilities

  This position requires up to 25% travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

  Who We Are

  Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

  See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

  Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

  Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

  Your Total Rewards Package

  The range of base salary for the position is between $90,000 - $122,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

  Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

  Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

  Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

  Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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