Qa/Qc Representative 2573 Nwp

Location: Crescent Junction, UT
Title: QA/QC Representative
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: As Needed
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Portage, Inc., is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992, Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations, remedial/response actions, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic waste for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20, 2017, Portage, Inc., was acquired by North Wind Group.

POSITION PURPOSE: Ensure that the construction project plans are properly executed and evaluate the effectiveness of controls delineated in the QAIP and procedure. Verify that all required construction QC sampling, testing, and documentation are performed correctly. Perform acceptance and rejection of material placement. Perform surveillances, and audits of Moab project operations. Assist in developing, training and verifying use of QA/QC procedures and instructions. Provide reports of observation and test results. Perform soil laboratory testing. Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development, training, and verify use of Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and instructions.
• Ensure that project record keeping is effective, thorough, and complete
• Perform acceptance and rejection of material placement.
• Verify that all required construction QC sampling, testing, and documentation are performed correctly.
• Provide reports of observation and test results.
• Assist in recording, maintaining, and submitting various information.
• Provide other support with special projects and other duties assigned.
• Perform and support quality surveillances, inspections, and audits of Moab project operations.
• Ensure that the construction project plans are properly executed and evaluate the effectiveness of controls delineated in the work plans and procedure.
• Assist in developing, training, and verifying use of QA procedures and instructions.
• Participate in conducting daily quality checks and obtaining data for reports

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• AA degree in Engineering, Science or Equivalent or combination of education, training, and experience.
• Qualified to use a Nuclear Density Gauge.
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of construction QA/QC experience or related role.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work well with a team.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and provide QA oversight for multiple contractors and craft.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Must be a self-starter, organized, detailed oriented.
• Knowledgeable regarding measurement and test equipment (MT&E) is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Experience in surveying and soil testing is preferred.
• Experience working on a DOE site preferred.
• Experience working on radiological and/or hazardous waste site preferred.

• Experience in QA/QC testing in compliance with ASTM 698, 1556,2216, 4643 and 6938 standards preferred.

• Experience in QA/QC and knowledge of quality guidelines preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to Department of Energy sites
• May be required to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to qualify as a DOE Radiation Worker II, complete 40hour OSHA HAZWOPER worker training and pass a HAZWOPER/respirator user medical exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

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 +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation (https://northwindgrp.com/careers/request-for-reasonable-accommodation-confidential/) form to get 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.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.