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Job Overview:

The **Field QA Specialist** is responsible for the quality of decommissioning work. **The project current project schedule is 5 ten hour shifts** .

The **Field QA Specialist** will be responsible for ensuring project quality assurance and contractor assurance requirements through oversight activities verifying implementation of the project specific plans; Maintains independence while monitoring ongoing work activities of the project, suppliers, and/or subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

+ **Implement the Project Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP)** : Support the day-to-day operation of the project's quality program, approved procedures, and work instructions (packages) at the field level.

+ **Conduct Surveillances and Observations:** Assists the NQAPM with scheduling, performing, and documenting project assessments (surveillances and observations) of ongoing work activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, procedures, and specifications. Document the areas or activities observed; when findings, opportunities for improvement, and recommendations are discovered, create CAPA reports in accordance with approved procedures. Ability to become a certified auditor.

+ **Support external partners or regulators** with assessments, when scheduled.

+ **Perform Inspections:** Conduct receipt inspections of incoming materials (excluding non-significant items) to verify conformance with procurement specifications/requirements; identify shipping damage and detect potential suspect/counterfeit items. Document inspection results and any non-conformances.

+ Purchasing Activity: Assist the project team in the develope of statements of work (SOW) ensuring QA controls are appropriate to the procurement. Work with the project buyers, to ensure quality clauses are appropriate to the procurement. Act as a local point of contact for S/CI activities, including receiving reports, controlling suspect items, and reporting them appropriately.

+ **Monitor or Peform QC Activities** : Observe, perform, and monitor ongoing quality control activities performed by project personnel and subcontractors to ensure they are being conducted in accordance with authorized policies, procedures, contract specifications, approved Work Plans. Document the activities monitored and any deviations observed.

+ **Support CAPA Management Program:** Act as CAPA coordinator and initiate and/or provide input to the development and implementation of corrective action plans to address identified deficiencies. Track CAPA actions to closure.

+ **Support nonconformances** : When identified, and when required, segregate, document in the NCR log and assist with disposition. Control NCR tags (placement, removal).

+ **Provide Quality Support to Field Teams** : Assist in work package developement and maintaince. Serve as a point of contact and resource for the Site Manager and on-site personnel for quality-related questions, guidance, and support.

+ **Monitor Training and Qualifications** : Working closely with HSE and RAD CON, verify that personnel performing work have the required training and qualifications prior to commencing work activities, including on-site subcontractors.

+ **Participate in Pre-Job Briefings:** Attend and participate in pre-job briefings to understand the work scope, identify potential quality concerns, and ensure quality requirements are communicated to the field team.

+ **Field Data Monitoring:** Assist in the daily review of field data collection to ensure completeness and accuracy. Assist with collecting QA records.

+ **Monitor Field M&TE:** Working with HSE and RAD CON maintain field Measurement & Test Equipment logs and monitor calibration due dates; receive items per purchase order requirements; assist NQAPM with supplier certifications.

+ Support external partners or regulators with assessments, when scheduled.

+ Other duties as assigned by the NQAPMand/or Project Manager.

+ Assist with inputs on project or QA reporting, as applicable.

Basic Qualifications:

+ This is an entry level- mid level position. Compensation will be evaluted experience.

+ B.S. degree in engineering, industrial engineering, quality management, or related technical field is preferred.

+ 3 years experience with a Quality Management System.

+ In leu of degree, 6 years relevant DOE experience preferred.

+ Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and practices.

+ Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., DOE Order 414.1D, ISO 9001) prefered.

+ Ability to understand and interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications.

+ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Experience in conducting inspections and surveillances in a field environment is preferred.

+ Familiarity with Microsoft suite, electronic data management systems (EDMS), and other business software applications is beneficial.

+ Some working knowlege of relevant industrial codes, standards and specifications (i.e. ASME, API, ASTM, AWS, etc.)

+ Experienced with client and client representative interaction.

ABOUT APTIM

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

+ Work that is worthy of your time and talent

+ Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home

+ Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities

+ A voice in making our company better

+ Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.

+ Life insurance

+ Short-term and long-term disability insurance

+ Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)

+ 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

+ APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com) (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/eaa3a0a0-e46b-447b-b8b7-18f2fbf26eae/APTIM-401k-Plan-Features.pdf)

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