QA Auditor (Principal / Senior / Auditor) -

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A   position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Fully competent Fleet Quality Assurance (QA) Auditor plans and performs quality assurance audits of processes and programs at all nuclear sites or at nuclear suppliers to verify implementation of Regulatory and QA Program requirements in accordance with fleet/site procedures. The Fleet QA Auditor analyzes facts from observations of various work activities, interviews, and document reviews based on technical expertise. The Fleet QA Auditor evaluates whether QA Program and other applicable requirements are met, whether identified non-compliances are significant, reports audit results and follows up on identified issues. In conducting quality assurance audits the Fleet QA Auditor may also evaluate whether industry standards are met, if performance improvement opportunities exist, and if high levels of performance are achieved and sustained. These areas include, but not limited to design engineering, engineering programs, operations, radiation protection, security, emergency planning, chemistry, and maintenance.

Leads or participates in assigned quality assurance audits, and analyzes facts from observations of various work activities, interviews, and document reviews to discern deviations from compliance with applicable requirements. This includes supporting an audit team and identifying the technical and behavioral shortfalls that contribute to an issue. Investigate to get a firm understanding of why a behavior or performance shortfall exists to make a compelling case for change/action. Conduct follow-up to ensure actions taken to address identified gaps are effective. Develops quality assurance or vendor audit plans for assigned audits as required by the NSPM Quality Assurance Topical Report (QATR), including identification of applicable administrative and technical requirements against which performance will be audited. Perform effective written and oral communication to fleet and station management. Effective communication ensures understanding and alignment on non-compliances, performance shortfalls and gaps to excellence. Facts, requirements, and significance are used to support assertions. Written products are logically organized, use concise language and are clear to intended readers. Establishes an effective, professional, and credible relationship with personnel being audited. Work closely with the audited personnel to ensure effective and timely actions are taken to resolve identified issues and improve performance. Project oversight to facilitate the identification of compliance and performance issues associated with enterprise risk projects, and for communicating results to appropriate stakeholders. Travel between the fleet locations and occasional travel within the United States and out of country. Principal Auditor Minimum Requirements Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent on the job experience or training. Minimum of 12 years of engineering experience in nuclear generating plant operations and or maintenance processes is required; equivalent electrical power plant experience in other industries or the military is acceptable. Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for unescorted access to Xcel Energy's nuclear power plants. Preferred SRO license, certification or equivalent, bachelor’s degree in engineering/physical science/mathematics. Recognized industry or subject matter expert by two or more of the following means: Active participation and leadership in industry or professional society working groups. Published in professional society or industry publications. Presentations to industry and professional society working groups. Industry or