QA Manager Energy (Engineering)
Job Description
Why join us?
It's an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!
We are seeking a QA Manager Energy, to join our Team in our Richland, WA office.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure quality requirements are met in project operations.
Ensures adequate quality assurance (QA) support is provided to assigned projects.
Responsible for the effective development and implementation of QA programs/program elements to ensure all products and services meet organizational standards and customer requirements.
Provides effective oversight of Project Operations QA Program and QA Program elements to ensure high quality products and services for customers.
Manages staff selection, development and retention. Establishes and monitors work goals and objectives. Evaluates employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback methods.
Provides direction, guidance and training to QA staff and quality control (QC) staff on QA/QC matters.
Follows organizational policies and procedures and ensures staff is in compliance.
Develops performance standards and objectives and measures progress toward these goals.
Provides QA support—including planning, scheduling and performance—for QA activities.
Prepares QA plans and leads QA implementation efforts.
Reviews customer contracts issued to identify QA requirements that must be met.
Evaluates, recommends and develops policies and procedures to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, QA requirements.
Stays informed of changes made to applicable codes, standards and regulations.
Assists in preparing responses and corrective action plans and verifying implementation of corrective actions.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Assists with nonconformance and condition reports.
Promotes communication to enhance and encourage employee awareness of QA requirements.
Serves as the primary interface with Operations Management and personnel.
Develops and implements a surveillance program.
Certifies as a Quality Control Inspector.
Participates in internal and client quality audits.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What will you contribute?
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 10 years in QA oversight experience.
A minimum of 10 years of experience QA oversight in nuclear, engineering or manufacturing.
Experience with NQA-1 and DOE QA regulations and directives.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Detailed knowledge of applicable quality-related codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
Detailed understanding of how to prescribe, apply and assess compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations.
Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA activities associated with a discipline or project on a daily basis.
Strong knowledge of QA systems (i.e., corrective actions and supplier qualifications).
Strong knowledge of interpreting design drawings and specifications.
Intermediate knowledge of the development of QA program/procedural documents.
Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA activities associated with a specific area/location.
QA oversight of operations at a commercial nuclear power plant or U.S. Department of Energy environment, preferred.
Certification as a lead auditor per NQA-1 preferred.
Must be a U.S citizen in order to be considered.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.
We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
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Expected compensation range is between $117,000-$195,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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RegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
