ISO 19443 Lead Auditor - Open to Any Remote Work Location in United States

Overview

ISO 19443 Nuclear Quality Systems Auditor (Remote)

Location: Open to Any Remote Work Location in United States

This role supports the organization’s Management Systems Certification team by performing audits of organizations supplying products and services to the nuclear industry. Audits evaluate quality management systems against ISO 19443 and related certification requirements. The auditor works with manufacturers, fabricators, engineering organizations, service providers, construction organizations, and other suppliers supporting the global nuclear supply chain.

Successful candidates will be trained and qualified as ISO 19443 Lead Auditors in accordance with the organization’s qualification requirements and accredited certification program standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct management system audits in support of certification, surveillance, recertification, transfer, and special audit activities.
• Plan audits, develop audit agendas, and coordinate audit activities with customers and audit team members.
• Evaluate quality management systems for conformity, effectiveness, and implementation of applicable standards and certification requirements.
• Assess management system processes including leadership, risk management, safety culture, supplier controls, procurement, design control, corrective action programs, and operational processes.
• Gather and evaluate objective evidence through interviews, document reviews, and observation of activities.
• Prepare audit reports and document audit findings in accordance with the organization’s requirements and accreditation requirements.
• Present audit conclusions and findings to customer management during opening and closing meetings.
• Review and verify corrective actions associated with audit findings.
• Make recommendations related to certification decisions based on audit evidence.
• Serve as a professional representative of the organization while developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Maintain auditor qualifications and technical competency through training, qualification activities, and continuing professional development.
• Participate in witness audits, training activities, technical reviews, and continual improvement initiatives supporting certification programs.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Quality Management, or US Naval Nuclear Power School an equivalent).
• 5 years general experience (Mechanical Engineering, Design, Boiler/Plant Operations, Site Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, NDE, Inspection or Quality Assurance).
• 2 years’ nuclear industry experience including Quality Management and auditing Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in nuclear pressure equipment, with desired nuclear experience in materials, site activity, inspection, testing, and engineering services.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience in ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and/or 1 year experience with 45001 Occupational Health and Safety.
• Sales and business management experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of ISO standards.
• Excellent communications skills and technical writing.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and team skills, including customer interaction in person, by phone, or email in support for audit team tasks.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and schedule time with minimal supervision and direction.
• Customer focused.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.