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Davita Inc.

QA Manager

Davita Inc., Barnwell, South Carolina, United States, 29812

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Job Summary

Is responsible for the support and oversight of Quality programs (including Quality Control) to ensure applicable quality requirements are met. Ensures adequate quality assurance (QA/QC) support is provided to assigned sites/divisions/business units/projects. Is responsible for the effective development and implementation of QA/QC programs/program elements to ensure all products and services meet organizational standards and customer requirements.

Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities

Provides effective oversight of business group/project/discipline QA/QC Program and QA/QC Program elements to ensure high quality products and services for customers.

Manages staff selection, development and retention. Establishes and monitors work goals and objectives. Evaluates employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback methods.

Provides direction, guidance and training to QA staff and quality control (QC) staff on QA/QC matters.

Follows organizational policies and procedures and ensures staff is in compliance.

Develops performance standards and objectives and measures progress toward these goals.

Provides QA/QC support-including planning, scheduling and performance-for QA/QC activities.

Reviews customer contracts issued to identify QA requirements that must be met.

Evaluates, recommends and develops policies and procedures to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, QA requirements.

Stays informed of changes made to applicable codes, standards and regulations.

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Assists with significant nonconformance and condition reports.

Serves as the lead auditor on complex nuclear QA audits.

Promotes communication to enhance and encourage employee awareness of QA requirements.

Serves as the primary interface with external QA/QC audit/inspection personnel.

Supports the maintenance of the document control and records management system.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintain compliance in technical and administrative areas including knowledge of codes of construction and inspection, such as ASME B31.1, AWS D1.1, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ASME NQA-1

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree required

in a technical field or a minimum of 10 years of experience in the QA field

Certifications

Certification as a lead auditor per NQA-1 (preferred)

Certification as a certified quality manager (preferred)

SNT-TC-1A Level II or Ill Certifications (preferred)

Required Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience in nuclear, engineering or manufacturing QA

Extensive experience with NQA-1

QC NDE Experience: VT,MT,PT

Code U, R, S Stamp

Preferred Experience

Commercial nuclear power plant or U.S. Department of Energy site experience

Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee (NIAC)

Commercial Grade Dedication of Items & Services.

Required and Desired Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Detailed knowledge of applicable quality-related codes, standards and regulatory requirements

Detailed understanding of how to prescribe, apply and assess compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations

Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA/QC activities associated with a discipline or project on a daily basis

Strong knowledge of QA/QC programs

Strong knowledge of the development of QA/QC program/procedural documents

Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA/QC activities associated with a specific area/location

Ability to obtain Nuclear Power Plant access

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to carry up to 20 pounds; handle and reach below shoulder

Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned

Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb and bend/stoop

Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location

Basic math and computer skills; ability to read blueprints

Basic hand/eye coordination and depth perception

Ability to work inside an office and outside

Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public

Ability to drive a vehicle, travel overnight and perform under deadline pressure

EnergySolutions is an

Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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