ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a QA Manager to join our team that provides services to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and Commercial Nuclear Power industries. The ideal candidate can effectively oversee our teams in the field, understand field work, and promote continues improvement of the QA program. NQA-1 and CGD / CGI (Commercial Grade dedication and Commercial Grade Inspections) experience are needed to be successful in this role. This position is full-time and will be based out of Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Act as field QA lead for all division construction contract projects.

• Monitor daily processes and site activities.

• Oversee field teams using strong understanding of field work

• Commitment to continuous improvement of programs and processes in pursuit of GEM’s organizational goals.

• Review and endorsement of procurement documentation for compliance with Quality requirements.

• Should have knowledge of suspect/counterfeit items prevention program.

• Performance of inspections including receipt inspections of commercial, Commercial Grade Dedication, and ASME NQA-1 safety-related materials.

• Assisting in the development, review, and implementation of Project Quality Plans, Procedures, and Work Packages as required by contract specifications.

• Perform visual inspection of project activities and document results as required by contract specifications and GEM programs.

• Develop and maintain quality program plans for DOE or NQA-1 subdivision projects.

• Develop and implement corrective actions for improvement, as needed.

• Be responsible for Quality of the full scope of the project (services, material, installation, documentation and testing).

• Experience providing reasonable assurance for quality task and oversight responsibilities.

• Requisite knowledge, training, required certification, experience, and skills to successfully comprehend and implement assigned quality roles and responsibilities for the project scope of work.

• Prior experience conducting inspections, identifying quality deficiencies, initiating non-conformances, and enforcing quality requirements for Contractor and sub-tier personnel.

• Experience with MT&E use, calibration, certification and records as applicable for the awarded scope of work.

• Serve as custodian for calibrated Measuring & Test Equipment: prepare procurement documentation; perform receipt inspection; maintain storage, issuance, and records; ensure proper use of M&TE by verbal instruction and demonstration as needed; maintain M&TE database

• Inventory control of quality-related goods.

• Identify and resolve Nonconformances and Corrective Actions in accordance with approved procedures, including 10 CFR 21, 10 CFR 50.5e, and 10 CFR 830 as applicable.

• Ensure Quality Records are appropriately completed, reviewed, and routed for closeout and retention.

• Experience and understanding of non-conformance quality contract requirements.

• Planning quality control inspections and tests.

• Supervising, planning, and maintaining quality control inspections and test, surveillance over inspections and tests and evaluating the validity and acceptability of inspection and test results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years of relevant experience managing similar quality assurance and/or quality control program activities with at least 2 years associated with relevant nuclear facility quality program.

• Experience managing and leading a QA program and specifically assisting in field oversight

• Experience implementing ASME NQA-1 quality requirements in a field construction quality role.

• Experience providing reasonable assurance for quality task and oversight responsibilities.

• Requisite knowledge, training, required certification, experience, and skills to successfully comprehend and implement assigned quality roles and responsibilities for quality related projects including DOE O 414.1D and ASME NQA-1 requirements.

• The ability to learn and implement the Contractors’ quality program.

• Prior experience conducting inspections, identifying quality deficiencies, initiating non-conformances, and enforcing quality requirements for Contractor and sub-tier personnel.

• Experience with MT&E use, calibration, certification, and records

• Well-versed in OSHA standards and practices.

• Experience with Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and Commercial Grade Inspections (CGI), required

• Have quality control inspection / testing experience

• Have a fundamental understanding of quality assurance and quality control and their related processes in a nuclear project environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in formal and informal applications.

• Ability to perform tasks and achieve goals proactively and autonomously.

• Attention to detail and ability to perform constructive peer reviews for the project team.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 programs including word, excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with use of OneDrive.

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.