Quality Control Inspector

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Quality Control Inspector to contribute to our mission supporting our work at UCOR in Oak Ridge TN.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOEs nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work and consistently exceed expectations apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Quality Control Inspectors are certified in receipt inspection and other disciplines as needed to verify that structures systems and components conform to predetermined requirements (e.g. codes standards specifications regulatory and contractual requirements). Non-conforming conditions including suspect/counterfeit items identified during the inspection and testing process shall be identified documented and dispositioned in accordance with established processes/procedures.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possesses and applies a comprehensive body of knowledge to the timely and high-quality completion of assigned tasks.
• Perform receipt inspections at Central Receiving Facility or at Project location by examining inbound equipment and material for required characteristics (e.g. dimensional inspection materials of construction) specified in the inspection plans and procurement documents.
• Document receipt inspections using the UCOR Electronic Purchasing System (EPS) and/or on Special Receiving Inspection Reports.
• Report programmatic deficiencies as Conditions Adverse to Quality (CAQ) as appropriate.
• Travel to vendor/supplier locations to perform source release inspections prior to shipment to UCOR sites.
• Be familiar with the scope and limitations of each discipline for which the individual is certified.
• Interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes standards drawings and specifications.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

At a minimum the following combination of education and experience is required.

• A high school or GED diploma with three (3) years related experience in equivalent inspection or testing activities; or
• An associates degree in a related discipline plus one (1) year of related experience in equivalent inspection or testing activities; or
• A bachelors degree plus six (6) months of related experience in equivalent inspection or testing activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective written listening and oral communication skills.
• Be able to use inspection planning tools determine sample size for lots and pull random samples.
• Knowledge to interpret design documents (e.g. specifications).
• Be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques.
• Understand types of measurement measurement terminology and the different types of measurement scales.
• Be able to identify and report non-conforming conditions.
• Have basic calibration knowledge to recognize in-or-out of calibration conditions.
• Knowledge of the quality control principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory and contractual requirements that impact the QA program.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q-Clearance as needed.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below)
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years prior experience related to receipt inspection or certification as a Level II or III Quality Control Inspector is preferred.

LOCATION

This full-time on-site position is located at the UCOR office in Oak Ridge TN. UCOR is conducting major cleanup activities at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Y-12 National Security Complex as well as remedial activities at the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP). Cleanup missions on the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) focus on protecting people and the environment from industrial and chemical hazards while enabling current and future science and national security programs. UCOR also leads critical projects (e.g. Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility and the Environmental Management Disposal Facility) and manages nuclear operations facilities at the ORNL and Transuranic Waste Processing Center. As a DOE Voluntary Protection Star sitethe highest safety designation for a DOE sitesafety is a prerequisite for the performance of all work performed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules which prohibit marijuana use even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental) 401K plan and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee you will have access to in-house training career pathing mentoring award programs tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.