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The Nuclear Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager is responsible for administering and executing the SHINE ANSI/ANS-15.8 Quality Assurance Program, including the quality control processes supporting the construction of the SHINE medical isotope production facility. This position is responsible for planning and performing inspections, as well as evaluating inspection results, and includes the preparation and setup of test equipment. This position is also responsible for the administration and execution of the quality surveillance processes, and the oversight of engineering, testing, and other activities affecting quality. In addition to overseeing internal SHINE activities, this position will support vendor audits and oversight activities. This position requires planning and performing inspections, as well as evaluating inspection results, and includes the preparation and setup of test equipment.

The Nuclear QA/QC Manager will work as part of an innovative, collaborative, cross-discipline team to ensure the adequacy of activities affecting quality, interacting and coordinating consistently with design, procurement, construction, and commissioning personnel.

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of dynamic nuclear quality assurance and quality control professionals in the performance of and oversight of quality affecting activities supporting the SHINE medical isotope production facility.
• Ensure processes, including procedures, needed to execute the SHINE Quality Assurance Program are identified, established, implemented, and maintained.
• Work closely with the Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Licensing, and Operations Teams to ensure activities affecting quality are identified and adequately implemented.
• Determine Nuclear Quality Control participation intervals with regard to construction installation tasks.
• Review work packages to ensure inspection requirements are met, based on applicable codes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable (e.g., NRC, ASME, vendor, and project-specific) quality requirements.
• Coordinate required inspections according to the sequence of craft activities.
• Review inspection reports and confirm NDE techniques.
• Provide oversight of internal and external (i.e., supplier) quality assessments and surveillances.
• Determine corrective actions in response to identified deficiencies revelated through inspection, assessment, surveillance, etc.
• Maintain the approved supplier list.
• Lead resolution of key strategic nuclear quality issues.
• Facilitate appropriate internal and supplier training related to quality requirements.
• Participate in industry-led and regulator-led activities related to nuclear quality control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 15 years of capital project experience (e.g., hands-on and/or inspection experience), with a minimum of 10 years of inspection experience.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) QC-1 qualification.
• Working knowledge of ASME, AWS, NEC and ACI codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of NDE/NDT processes, including dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, and radiographic testing.
• Working knowledge of the ANSI/ANS-15.8 and/or ASME NQA-1 quality standards.
• Experience in coordinating inspections of process piping, structural and pipe welding, structural steel installation, static equipment installation, concrete placement, electrical hardware and component installation, and cable terminations.
• Technical understanding of multidisciplinary construction installation techniques.
• Understanding of hierarchy between codes and standards, approved design, and owner’s specification, in regards to construction installation requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability and willingness to travel to vendor facilities (both domestic and international).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization, as well as interface with regulators, contractors, and suppliers.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, grasping, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knees.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 40 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Fine motor coordination and strong depth perception is beneficial.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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