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Sandia National Laboratories · 6 hours ago

Senior/Principal Quality Systems Professional - SNL WIPP, Onsite

Carlsbad, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The Quality Systems Professional will lead the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (SNL WIPP) Quality Assurance program, overseeing quality program improvement efforts and driving change throughout the organization.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the Sandia QA lead for the SNL WIPP quality assurance program

Assess current quality processes from various requirements including in relation to Sandia corporate (Lab Policy System) and the CBFO Quality Assurance Program Description (QAPD), ASME NQA-1, -2, -3 (1989), other DOE-related codes, standards, regulations, and EPA regulatory guides 40 CFR 194 (criteria for WIPP's compliance) and 40 CFR 191 (disposal regulations)

Assist Sandia management and staff with quality planning, documentation, and problem identification and resolution

Apply the principles and techniques of auditing, including audit planning, examining, questioning, evaluating, reporting, follow-up on corrective action items, and closing out audit findings

Conduct QA audits, assessments, and surveillances and support internal and external audits

Identify opportunities to eliminate, create, or streamline internal procedures and local policies to enhance efficiency and quality

Actively contribute to the Quality Steering Committee (QSC) as a key advocate for continuous improvement initiatives

Cultivate a safe, secure, creative, and productive work environment for all

Qualification

Quality AssuranceASME NQA-1ISO Auditor qualificationData analysisProject leadershipProcess improvementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, chemistry, math, or other relevant field, plus five years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job

Demonstrated experience with the quality assurance requirements of ASME NQA-1, -2, or -3

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance