Ability to obtain a US Department of Energy Unescorted badge
Possess at least an Associate degree in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics or related field
Ability to lead team members managing all aspects of quality assurance, regulatory compliance and environmental compliance programs for the business unit that involves diverse and complex environmental requirements and compliance obligations
Thorough knowledge of complex regulations specific to the environmental low-level radioactive waste industry, management principles and best practices including analysis and evaluation and research methods and strategies
Skill writing technical reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to work complex mathematical and radiological concepts using fundamental scientific methods in a variety of practical, variable, and non-standard situations
Ability to direct or conduct complex data analysis with a high proficiency using Excel and other equivalent data management tools
Persuasive and highly effective at communicating, internally and externally, insights and recommended business direction
Strong ability to collaborate, listen and manage relationships
Ability to understand a particular situation from the perspective of different business units (regulatory, operations, safety, financial, etc.)
Responsibilities
Ensures the requirements of the Facility’s Quality Assurance Program, QA-MA-01 are met and ensuring all regulatory requirements are followed
Performs routine vendor audits and evaluations for compliance with quality related items and services to maintain the Qualified Supplier List
Issue and maintain quality assurance specifications
Will be one of the Site’s Radiation Safety Officers and Lead Auditors
Schedules and performs routine surveillances and evaluations of programmatic safety elements
Participates in daily work briefings and facility training
Prepares reports related to facility Safety and Environmental Compliance for Corporate entities
Prepares Non-Conformance Reports, assists in corrective actions, and tracks completion
Oversees the safe keeping and archiving of facility records
Coordinates annual physicals, respirator fit testing, and other vendor supplied training
Prepares license required reports and other correspondence for submittal to regulators
Ensures approved waste discrepancies are resolved through coordinated input by all departments and regular discussions/meetings to resolve outstanding issues
Support inspection of quality related items upon receipt at the facility
Makes recommendations for improvement in workflow and project management
Manages and coordinates entities inspecting or auditing the Richland facility
Works with governmental and regulatory agencies and assists with community relations
Participates in budget development and manages operating and capital expenditure budgets and reports for areas they are responsible for
Develops and monitors applicable metrics to measure operational objectives
Evaluates technical services to control costs and maintain competitive position
Provides support of activities to renew, amend, modify, or expand existing licenses or permits consistent with adopted business plans
Ensures implementation of Company policies and procedures
Manages technical services in order to meet customer expectations for quality and service
Performs other, related duties as assigned or apparent