LBNF/DUNE Deputy Quality Assurance Manager

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LBNF/DUNE Deputy Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Batavia, IL
Job Code: R_008692
Time Type: Full Time

About the Role:

An LBNF/DUNE Deputy Project Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is sought to join Fermilab’s Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) project Team. The LBNF/DUNE Project is hosted by Fermilab in Batavia, IL, but includes participation from universities and laboratories from around the world. The project includes construction of a beamline and near detector at Fermilab (the Near Site) and a large underground detector at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota (the Far Site). The LBNF/DUNE project will design and construct one of the largest proposed neutrino experiments in the world over the next several years.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The LBNF/DUNE Deputy Project Quality Assurance Manager organizationally reports to the LBNF/DUNE Project QA Manager at Fermilab but is responsible to coordinate very closely with the LBNF Near Site Conventional Facilities (NSCF), Far Site Conventional Facilities, Far Detector and Cryogenics and Near Detector Project Managers, Construction Coordinators, and other members subproject team members. Under limited supervision, this position has responsibility to support and provide oversight for the Fermilab QA program at both the LBNF Near Site in Batavia, IL and Far Site in Lead, SD and its implementation by the designated Subcontractors.

What your day-to-day as the Deputy Project QA Manager will look like:

• Leads project or department staff to interpret QA requirements, and to develop and implement QA procedures, systems, and programs. Leads QA program and process maintenance and development efforts with assigned department or project. May be assigned to supervise other QA staff.
• Provides guidance and interpretation of complex QA matters and problems to facilitate compliance. Routinely interacts with department and project leads as well as members of Senior Leadership on QA concerns.
• Ensures Lab personnel possess appropriate skills and knowledge of QA procedures, as well as their compliance with QA requirements and procedures, DOE orders, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, requirements, and standards.
• Facilitates incident reviews, project reviews, and investigations. Actively supports line organizations in facilitating the issue management process, including causal analyses and corrective action planning.
• Performs QA document reviews from subcontractors, collaborating institutions, partners, and vendors/suppliers.
• Manages issues and corrective actions through the Laboratory’s issues tracking system. Validates action closure and efficiency in addressing issues.
• Prepares reports for management and DOE based on observations, data analysis, interpretation of regulations, and Lab reporting procedures. Analyzes data and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Supports the definition and management of QA documentation processes and procedures. Coordinates efforts to maintain quality-related documentation, tools, templates, and procedures. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of laboratory and DOE requirements. Trains - and may supervise - less experienced staff.
• Reviews QA team’s assessments of department and project staff implementation of QA procedures. Supports causal analysis and formulation of corrective actions, as needed. Develops and presents specialized training programs to staff and contractors.
• Serves on Laboratory committees and ad hoc groups and may serve as committee or subcommittee chair. Helps develop Laboratory QA processes through active participation in such groups.
• Role may require an estimated 25% domestic travel to other DOE laboratory sites, partner/collaborating institutions, or vendors.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, quality assurance, or a related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC); or master’s degree with 8+ years of experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Exceptional analytical skills, including ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines while managing more than one assigned task.
• Experience with DOE Orders is a plus.
• Success implementing quality assurance and quality control programs, practices, and processes.
• Familarity with quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with risk analysis and/or risk management techniques.
• Adept in use of document management systems.
• Ability to effectively interface with colleagues and project senior leadership.
• Experience with detector construction, component fabrication, or civil/structural infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with US Army Corp of Engineers Construction Quality Management is a plus.
• Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) or equivalent organizations is a plus.

Work Arrangement:

This is an onsite position based at Fermilab’s Batavia, IL campus. This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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