Safety and Quality Assurance Associate

Safety and Quality Assurance Associate

JOB SUMMARY:

This position reports to the Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance, and is responsible for maintaining and improving corporate safety and quality assurance programs.  This position is also responsible for ensuring effective implementation of safety and quality assurance programs, including training, procedure development, and record keeping.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Conduct or participate in vendor audits, and maintain the company’s approved supplier files

Provide personnel quality indoctrination and training.

Provide inspection and certification overview of MHF LS Equipment.

Review and approve equipment purchases.

Review and approve customer proposal and contract documents for regulatory requirements.

Investigate incidents and document corrective actions in accordance with an existing program

Coordinate responses to customer inquiries and audits

Provide quality trends and recommend improvements.

Support evaluation of company compliance with environmental protection requirements

Conduct safety audits of company facilities

Develop and improve procedures for safety, including respiratory protection, fall prevention, and Right- to-Know compliance

Maintain personnel training and qualification records

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance

 

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

 

Maintain QA records that satisfy customer audits without adverse findings

Maintain corporate safety procedures in compliance with OSHA requirements

 

AUTHORITIES:

Stop work when quality of products and services may be adversely affected.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS or BA degree in engineering or physical sciences

5 years experience managing elements of safety and quality assurance programs in transportation, environmental remediation, or nuclear waste industry

Familiarity with NQA-1 quality standards

Proficient knowledge of the safety requirements associated with handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste

Evidence of formalized training and experience in environment, safety, health, and quality assurance

Excellent interpersonal and computer skills