GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Quality Assurance Representative / Quality Control Inspector to join our team that provides services to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and Commercial Nuclear Power industries. Candidate MUST has at least 2 years of Quality Assurance and/or Control experience and has worked on projects implementing ASME NQA-1 compliant quality assurance programs and procedures.

This position is full-time and will be based out of our corporate office in Amarillo, TX.

OVERVIEW
Interdisciplinary support of the organization to ensure operational success.
Commitment to continuous improvement of programs and processes in pursuit of GEM's organizational goals.
Development and conduct of training for Quality Assurance processes.
Assisting in the development and implementation of Project Quality Plans and Procedures as required by contract specifications.
Review and endorsement of procurement documentation for compliance with Quality requirements.
Implementation and training of GEM's suspect/counterfeit items prevention program.
Performance of inspections including receipt inspections of commercial, Commercial Grade Dedication, and ASME NQA-1 safety-related materials.
Review and make suggestions for improvement of operational instructions (work packages, project procedures, etc.)
Perform visual inspection of project activities and document results as required by contract specifications and GEM programs.
Serve as custodian for calibrated Measuring & Test Equipment: prepare procurement documentation; perform receipt inspection; maintain storage, issuance, and records; ensure proper use of M&TE by verbal instruction and demonstration as needed; maintain M&TE database
Inventory control of quality-related goods.
Identify and resolve Nonconformances and Corrective Actions in accordance with approved procedures, including 10 CFR 21, 10 CFR 50.5e, and 10 CFR 830 as applicable.
Ensure Quality Records are appropriately completed, reviewed, and routed for closeout and retention.
As directed by the QAM, perform surveillance/audit of project and/or vendor activities.

REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma and 2+ years of construction quality assurance/quality control field experience implementing and documenting the results of oversight, surveillances, inspections, or tests that are required to be performed in accordance with documented procedures, acceptable standards, and/or industry practices.
Experience implementing ASME NQA-1 quality requirements in a field construction quality role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in formal and informal applications.
Ability to perform tasks and achieve goals proactively and autonomously.
Attention to detail and ability to perform constructive peer reviews for the project team.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 programs including word, excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with use of OneDrive.
Experience providing reasonable assurance for quality task and oversight responsibilities.
Requisite knowledge, training, required certification, experience, and skills to successfully comprehend and implement assigned quality roles and responsibilities for quality related projects including DOE O 414.1D and ASME NQA-1 requirements.
The ability to learn and implement the Contractors' quality program.
Prior experience conducting inspections, identifying quality deficiencies, initiating non-conformances, and enforcing quality requirements for Contractor and sub-tier personnel.
Experience with MT&E use, calibration, certification, and records.

CLEARANCE & CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

DESIRED SKILLS
Experience implementing DOE O 414.1D requirements preferred.
Past performance in procedure writing is preferred.
Experience with document control and processes is preferred.
Audit experience is preferred.