QA Technical Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Conduct technical evaluations that support quality assurance initiatives related to the characterization, packaging, transportation, and disposal of radioactive mixed waste.

• Utilize specialist technical knowledge in characterization methods, including Non-Destructive Assay, Visual Examination, and/or Flammable Gas Analysis.

• Evaluate the efficacy of activities linked to waste characterization and the associated requirements of the radioactive mixed waste program.

• Review technical processes, documentation, and adherence to applicable regulations.

• Leverage expert-level understanding of nuclear facilities, waste characterization, hazardous materials, engineering, chemistry, industrial safety, nuclear safety, radioactive packaging and transportation, or related fields.

• Use relevant regulations, procedures, and program documentation to carry out assigned tasks during CBFO program area audits.

• Coordinate technical insights, assessment observations, and quality-related findings to enhance program performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of directly relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree accompanied by 10 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with five years of relevant experience in the specific discipline or subject matter area required by the project.

• Proven experience in assessing activities related to radioactive mixed waste characterization, packaging, transportation, and disposal.

• Expert-level knowledge in nuclear facilities, waste characterization, hazardous materials, engineering, chemistry, industrial safety, nuclear safety, radioactive packaging and transportation, or similar fields.

• Familiarity with applicable regulations concerning the relevant expert discipline.

• Technical experience with Non-Destructive Assay, Visual Examination, and/or Flammable Gas Analysis.

• Capability to gain a working knowledge of CBFO QAPD, WIPPWAP, WIPP-WAC, and TRAMPAC within 90 days of employment.

• Willingness to travel approximately once a month.

• US citizenship is required due to government contract and/or clearance requirements.

• Preferred qualifications include experience with CBFO program area audits or WIPP-related work, knowledge of DOE quality assurance expectations, familiarity with nuclear facility environments, and strong technical communication and documentation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability