Affinity CellNet Ramps up Hiring of Nuclear Quality Assurance (QA) Lead Auditors and Trainers

March 8, 2009 - PRLog -- Affinity CellNet has stepped up plans to recruit and hire permanent full-time, part-time and temporary staff for Nuclear Quality Assurance (QA) Lead Auditors and Trainers with subject matter expertise in 10CFR50, NQA, ISO, surveillance/witness inspections of supplier activities, commercial grade item surveys, 10CFR50 Appendix B, NQA-1 Nuclear audits.
All suppliers that want to sell products into the nuclear sector  must be 10CFR50 Appendix B compliant. Examples of suppliers include: Fasteners, Nuts, bolts Shielding, Valves, Instruments, Engineering Services, Pipe, Castings, Forgings, Tubing: Casks, Filters, Cables, Fabricating, Containers, Cranes, Components, Seals, Motors, Plate, Coolers, Fittings, Equipment & Accessories, Evaporators, Absorbers, Medicine Systems, Inspection Services, Heat Exchangers, Dampeners, Pulsation, Pumps, Rings, High Temperature, Material Handling, Waste Processing Equipment, Valves, Furnaces, Fans, Analyzers, Displays, etc. Affinity CellNet is staffing nuclear Lead Auditors and Trainers in response to the industry demands.
Since most companies do not have Nuclear Lead Auditors, Affinity CellNet will provide Lead Auditor services on a consulting basis. Clients will be charge a daily rate where Affinity CelNte Lead Auditors will perform independent quality system assessments, internal/supplier audits, quality program to satisfy 10CFR50, NQA, ISO, surveillance/witness inspections of supplier activities, commercial grade item surveys, 10CFR50 Appendix B, NQA-1 Nuclear audits.
Affinity CellNet provides skilled resources to perform
a)   Project/Program Management
b)    Consulting for program improvements and process enhancements
c)   Nuclear Training courses on Commercial Grade Dedication, Auditor Training, ASME/NQA1 and Root Cause Analysis.
d)    Independent quality system assessments, internal and supplier audits, quality program development to satisfy 10CFR50, NQA and ISO, source surveillance/witness inspections of supplier activities, commercial grade item surveys, 10CFR50 Appendix B and NQA-1 Nuclear audits.
The Nuclear Lead Auditor will perform independent audits in various areas of client organizations (e.g. Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Work Management and support organizations) for our clients with nuclear quality programs, including the audit, survey or surveillance of client supplier/vendor/contractor QA/QC programs to ensure compliance. The Nuclear Lead Auditor will review documents, witness the performance of audited activities, prepare checklists and agendas for audit, as well as perform audits and assessments of performance, conduct pre and post-audit meetings/interviews and prepare final audit reports in a timely manner (typically within 15 days). The Nucear Lead Auditor will ensure and document the corrective actions are taken based on report findings. As assigned, the Nuclear Lead Auditor will review client organization’s QA manual and implementation procedures to verify compliance with industry codes and standards, NRC regulations and regulatory commitments, in conjunction with analyze findings /issues/ non-conformance identified during audits to determine program quality and identify performance trends. Other Key Responsibilities includes:
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of NRC revisions to regulations and industry codes and standards, including maintaining qualifications needed for Lead Auditor certification per ANSI N45, 2.23 and NQ A1
• Assisting the various project functions for the implementation of QA requirements up to and including site QA/QC Project Management
• Providing other related consulting services as needed to support client needs and expectations
• Ensuring that all assigned clients receive the highest levels of service and support consistent with the goals and objectives set forth by the President and specified in the company’s mission statement

Affinity CellNet has stringent rules on Lead Auditor and Trainers qualifications. The minimum Qualification is a High School diploma or equivalent with 1+ years documented experience in Nuclear Operations or any phase of a nuclear facility’s operations. Employees must have Working knowledge and experience in 10CFR50 - Appendix B QA requirements, ASME NQA-1 standards audit performance, audit techniques and related technical expertise essential. This includes basic understanding of process improvement and procedure writing and ability to perform independently to specific criteria, to analyze results, to communicate issues, to consult and provide recommendations required. Other typical requirements include:
•   General knowledge of electrical and mechanical fabrication, refurbishment and repair practices
•   Ability to validate and accurately analyze information and then to make and document sound decisions that have considerable business impact
•   Strong communication skills in the English language
•   Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, engineering staff, management and vendors at all organizational levels in to successfully meet shifting needs
•   Ability to adapt and respond effectively to new or changing conditions
•    Ability to identify, document and provide corrective recommendations for root cause issues VS symptoms
•   Experience in balancing the requirements of and prioritizing the activities associated with the successful execution of multiple projects, including ability to consistently meet multiple critical deadlines to meet client and Affinity CellNet’s QA requirements
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (E.G. Excel, Word, etc.)
•   Valid driver’s license with a driving record that will allow coverage under company insurance policies
•   Successful completion of a 5 year minimum background and fitness of duty compliance check as required to work in this position in the nuclear industry
•    Experience in quality management system design, development and implementation preferred
•   Qualified Lead Auditor to ANSI N45.2.23/NQA1 preferred
•   2+ years working with nuclear quality requirements preferred
•   Experience with ASME and IEEE standard application preferred
•   Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in Engineering or a technical curriculum, as well as professional license preferred

For employment consideration, please  send Resumes to: jobs@affinitycellnet.com

Additional information can be obtained at http://affinitycell.ent.com

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Affinity Cellnet provides professional services and short or long term staffing/skilled consultant for the Energy & Telecom sectors. These include: Consulting Services, Contract Eng., Program/Project Mgmt, Nuclear Audits, Nuclear Lead Auditor Training