Quality Engineer | Richland, WA

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products or services meet certain standards of quality before they reach the consumer. Individuals in QA roles are responsible for planning and implementing inspection processes, conducting tests, and analyzing the results to detect defects. They work to prevent errors and improve the overall quality of the final output. Key characteristics of QA jobs include attention to detail, a systematic approach to problem-solving, and a strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and quality standards. These professionals play a critical role in customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of a brand or company.

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products or services meet specific standards and satisfy customer expectations. Professionals in this field focus on systematic processes and preventative measures during production or development to prevent mistakes and defects. QA roles typically require keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of industry standards. They may encompass various tasks, such as developing quality assurance plans, conducting tests, and analyzing data to improve quality and reliability. QA jobs contribute significantly to a company's reputation by guaranteeing product consistency and safety.

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs entail roles focused on ensuring that products or services meet established standards and customer expectations. People in QA positions are responsible for designing testing processes, creating test plans, identifying defects, and preventing defects by examining the production process. They aim to enhance product reliability and actively work to maintain quality consistency. QA roles often require keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and an understanding of both product specifications and customer needs. QA is an integral part of product development and maintenance, bridging the gap between the manufacturing processes and the end users to ensure a satisfactory experience.

Company Overview Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customer’s objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining and Metals; and Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial

planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values-ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants-integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery.

They are what we believe, what customers expect, and how we deliver. Project Overview Bechtel is designing, constructing, and commissioning the world’s largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U. S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington State. The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant will use vitrification technology to process and solidify 56 million gallons (210 million liters) of

radioactive and chemical waste stored at the Hanford site, which is a byproduct of plutonium production during World War II and the Cold War era.

The project is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE’s most technically challenging cleanup projects. Its construction spans 65 acres (26 hectares) with four major nuclear facilities – Pretreatment, Low-Activity Waste Vitrification, High-Level Waste Vitrification and Analytical Laboratory – as well as operations and maintenance buildings, utilities, other support facilities. This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a. m. to 5 p. m.

Selected applicant needs to be able and willing to work weekends as needed. Selected applicant needs to be able and willing to work night shift (5:30pm to 4:00am) and weekends as needed. The Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) is a limited liability corporation created by Bechtel National Inc. (BNI) and AECOM. WTCC is a subcontractor to BNI, the prime contractor, to deliver the construction, turnover, startup, and commissioning activities for the WTP project. Position Summary The WTCC QE – Functionally reports to the WTCC QE&P Manager and is responsible for facilitating effective administration and implementation of the WTP QA Program & WTP QA Manuals requirements during Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning activities.

The WTCC QE assures that activities are planned, performed, and completed in accordance with WTP/WTCC procedures and the WTP QA Manuals. Responsibilities Support WTCC implementing document/procedure development to ensure quality program requirements are appropriately addressed. Provide oversight of Commissioning Testing Activities Provide oversight of programs for an Operating Nuclear Facility Provide oversight of Design Changes Maintain expertise in quality assurance requirements.

Personal ownership for completion of training, obtaining and maintaining required qualifications and certifications, in support of execution of assignment Assist in development of WTCC quality program documents (e. g. QA Plan) for WTCC activities Coordinate and support revisions of the WTP QA Program necessary to support WTCC activities Develop procedures for quality assurance requirements assigned to WTCC for implementation Assisting in the identification of quality attributes in planning processes to ensure work/testing/analysis is accomplished in accordance with WTP QA program requirements Providing technical discipline support for identification and resolution of quality related issues Providing discipline-specific support to the WTCC QC inspectors Assuring appropriate implementation of the WTP QA Program within the WTCC organization backssing implementation and compliance, identifying and reporting quality assurance program deficiencies to line management and the WTCC Manager of Quality (MOQ) Participating in QA Program audits and obtaining and/or maintaining NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification.

Assist with and ensure the identification, documentation, evaluation, segregation, and disposition of nonconformance’s, conditions adverse to quality; and for notification to affected organizations Working with the Engineering staff to develop and implement alternative requirements for items that do not conform to specified requirements including ensuring that suspect/counterfeit items (S/C-I) are not inadvertently installed or used; Qualifications and Skills Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science or equivalent education or specific training in area of expertise with a minimum of 6+ years of applied technical experience, or 12 years of progressive related experience in lieu of degree.

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education. Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. Must possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship Additional Qualifications Department of Energy, NRC, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or other related industrial technical experience desired. Some experience in accomplishing work at DOE facilities is desired.

#LI-SB1 At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components. Shaping tomorrow together Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth.

Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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