Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist 3 (NWS CL0003)

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the federal government. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer’s mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions in Los Alamos, NM. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the client. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

North Wind Services has an opening in Los Alamos, NM for a Quality Assurance Specialist 3. The successful candidate will review procurement documentation, develop, and evaluate quality management processes, and conduct onsite investigations and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Essential Duties
- Review and prepare procurement documentation related to quality assurance, quality engineering and quality control.

- Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating processes and procedures to sustain an effective Quality Management Systems.

- Perform onsite investigations and verifications of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

- Coordinate and conduct audits and surveillances of quality-affecting engineering, procurement, construction, and ancillary project work.

- Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Systems Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Advanced Knowledge of nuclear codes and standards, such as 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, and U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series.

- Expertise in the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code for pressure vessels and piping.

- Extensive experience in quality assessments, surveillances, audits and Non-Conformance disposition and closure.

- Ability to interpret complex physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, including blueprints and schematics.

- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with personnel across multiple organizations.

- Experience in welding, nondestructive testing, geometrics dimensioning, and tolerance.

- Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction practices, including Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and the graded approach in an NWA-1 environment.

- Eight years of experience as a Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI).

- Current or previous certification in three or more of the following: NDE Level II Inspection (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT), Piping or Pressure Vessel Inspection, Mechanical Inspections.

- Ability to obtain a Q level Clearance.

Onsite work wat a subcontractor’s facility in the Midwest or Northeast, with domestic travel required.

Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.