Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world

Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

POSITION SUMMARY:

Actively drive continuous improvement activities under Vigor’s Nuclear CAPA Program to deliver improved fabrication, documentation, and process quality results. Participates in initiatives to align Corrective Action Program with industry best practices, and partners with management to identify, analyze, and improve work and quality performance.

JOB SCOPE:

Operates within general parameters of the business unit, but must use sound judgment and independent decision making when carrying out job responsibilities. Has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing protocols. Failure to meet the requirements of the project team could result in project delay and increased cost to the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities)

1. Initiation of Condition Reports

2. 10 CFR 21 evaluations

3. Extent of Condition investigations

4. Perform Corrective Action/Extent of Condition interviews

5. Development of and implementation of immediate actions as well as corrective and preventive actions

6. Root Cause Analysis – Audit the effectiveness and compliance of the program that consists of documentation, analyzing repetitive failures, analyzing major failures, training, develop/manage corrective action database, elimination of root causes.

7. CAR closure and objective evidence documentation

8. Effectiveness reviews

9. Procedure writing and revisions

10. Training Module creation and issuance of training to personnel

11. Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

This position maintains a variety of professional relationships and must be able to determine the appropriate level of communication and interaction for various situations. The ability to effectively influence decisions through respectful interactions with others both within the organization and outside the organization is essential in this role.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Attitude: Driven, excellent sense of urgency, self-directed, assertive personality, attentive to detail, demonstrates a questioning attitude
• Communication: Superior reading, written and verbal communication are required to interpret complex written information. Presentation, Interpersonal, and leadership skills are also required.
• Organization: Exceptional organization skills and ability to manage complex projects with broadly defined work
• Planning organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Prioritization: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks establishing most efficient and effective workflow
• Problem Solving: Systematically, identifies and analyzes a problem, identifies underlying causes, and develops solutions in a timely manner. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Nuclear QA/CAPA Program exposure, preferable
• Computer: MS Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel spreadsheets and graphs, Power Point)
• Experience with TapRoot and MFiles software or successful experience learning new software programs preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree in Business, Engineering or a related field preferred
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in continuous improvement/Corrective Action programs.
• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, NQA-1, AS9100, ASME Section III, ASME Section VIII.
• Fabrication/Manufacturing experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Certification in industry standard root cause analysis (RCA) techniques preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting. The person may be required to be in production areas at times. He/she must be able to walk to and from job sites. There may be local travel up to 10% of the time and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While in production areas, will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dusts and odors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our goal is to provide a strong compensation package in support of industrial jobs that matter – to the local economy – and communities in which we operate.

To achieve this goal, Vigor’s total compensation philosophy will remain flexible and therefore, subject to periodic review and revision to assure it continues to be sustainable and that is supports the Vigor Code and Culture Values.

Vigor’s total compensation philosophy considerations include the following:

• Objective is to attract and retain the best performers.
• Base pay for positions shall be set slightly below market.
• Base pay provided to individuals shall be determined in consideration of market data, internal equity, and overall job performance.
• Annual cash compensation, which includes base pay and incentive compensation bonus, shall be target to be above market when the Company’s overall financial performance has been positive.
• Encourage leadership and competency building by linking career development and individual performance to greater income earnings opportunities.
• Employee health, welfare and 401K retirement benefits taken together are above market average provided overall company performance remains positive.

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.