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GENERAL SUMMARY

Perform independent supplier audits, commercial grade surveys, and surveillances to support the procurement of products and services that affect safety-related or augmented quality functions at Columbia Generating Station. Interface directly with Supply Chain Services, Procurement Engineering, and other nuclear utilities in support of supplier evaluations. Coordinate NUPIC Mega audit teams, participate in source selection committees, and support major projects with minimal supervision required. This position is a technical leader and mentor of other auditors and lead auditors. This position is required by regulation and is necessary to ensure items and services procured meet applicable quality requirement and are not degraded at the time of receipt.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.Plan, lead, and perform performance-based supplier audits and commercial grade surveys to support the procurement of safety-related and augmented quality products and services.

2.Review third party audits and commercial grade surveys to ensure the audit/survey is acceptable for Energy Northwest’s use. This includes ensuring Procurement Engineering review of the surveys for inclusion of proper critical characteristics.

3.Perform annual evaluations of supplier’s performance, unacceptable trends, deficiencies, and any other changes that would affect the supplier’s qualification status on the Evaluated Suppliers List (ESL).

4.Conduct supplier surveillances as required by engineering request and Vendor Inspection Plans (VIPs) for critical plant equipment and services.

5.Coordinate and lead large audit teams, major projects, and significant Supplier Quality assignments.

6.Review supplier submitted documentation for proper inclusion of technical and quality requirements.

7.Maintain department procedures, manuals, instructions, and personnel certifications current.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Quality Auditor III

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience (Ref. ANSI/ANS-3.1 1987) and eleven years of progressively more responsible assignments in a quality assurance or technical field plus one diverse assignment.

Desire six years or more of supplier auditing and/or extensive experience in one of the following areas: Software Quality, ASME Code, Calibration, Dry Cask, Welding, Electrical, Pumps/Valves, Non-Destructive Testing.

Quality Auditor II

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university AND five years of progressive experience in quality assurance, engineering, manufacturing, construction, operation, maintenance, or another technical role. OR An Associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university AND seven years of progressive experience in quality assurance, engineering, manufacturing, construction, operation, maintenance, or another technical role. OR A High School diploma/GED AND nine years of progressive experience in quality assurance, engineering, manufacturing, construction, operation, maintenance, or another technical role.

Regulatory Requirements : Energy Northwest’s education and experience requirements must meet or exceed regulatory requirements as outlined in the regulatory document referenced below. If this is a management position, follow SWP-ORG-01 before updating this position description. DO NOT MODIFY OR DELETE THIS PARAGRAPH. OQAPD-01 ANSI/ANS-3.1 1981

This position is open until filled .

Pay Range:

Quality Auditor III

$108,279 - $162,419

Midpoint: $135,349

Quality Auditor II

$94,148 - $141,222

Midpoint: $117,685

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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