Instructors:

Shamsher (Sham) Beri specializes in 10 CFR 50 App. B, 10 CFR Parts 71/72, DOE 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, ASME Sec III NCA 3800/4000 and ISO 9001:2008. He is considered a Subject Matter Expert in Commercial Grade (CGI) Dedication based on 10 CFR Part 21 and EPRI NP-5652. He has over 25 years of Quality Management System (QMS) experience and has performed over 550 audits all over the world and has trained hundreds in more than 10 countries including Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Sham is a lead auditor per ANSI N.45.2.23 and ISO 9001:2008 per under RAB QSA (USA/Australia). Sham has a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA.

Emily A. Mayhew has over thirty-five (35) years experience in the nuclear industry and is considered a subject matter expert in the field of quality. Ms. Mayhew held the AREVA top quality position for the United States in the nuclear industry. This required a broad based background of all facets of the nuclear industry. Emily received two Associate Degrees in Education and Business from CVCC in 1979. She continued her education at Lynchburg College where she received her Bachelor's in Business Administration in 1981 and her MBA in 1984.

Michael (Mike) Pombier is a master instructor with an extensive nuclear background (over 30 years). Mike has taught nuclear power plant courses, community college curriculum and for the United States Soccer Federation, including train-the-trainer courses. He is certified to teach technical skills courses, OSHA safety courses and soft skill course facilitation through DDI. He has extensive experience in Corrective Actions and Root Cause Analysis and is a Quality Auditor. Mike has a background in Health Physics, Radwaste, Nuclear Chemistry, Mechanical Maintenance, and Project Management. Mike has managed instructional designers and online learning development/delivery teams. He also has a BS in Applied Sciences from the University of Alabama.

Commercial Grade Items Dedication Training

• Classification of Parts - Safety Related or Commercial Grade Item (CGI)
• Technical Evaluations
• Failure Mechanisms and FMEA's
• Form, Fit and Function
• Establishing Critical Characteristics (CC)
• Commercial Grade Survey versus Audit
• Sampling Plans and Lot Homogeneity
• Product Piece, Part and Service Dedication
• Basic Component and 10CFR Part 21
• EPRI Guidelines NP-5652, TR-102260 and NP-7218

The Root Cause Analysis & CSFI Training

• Immediate Action/Interim Action/Long Term
• Real Root Causes
• Different methods for determining root causes and developing corrective actions. Some methods are: Five Whys, Fishbone, Ishikawa, and Kepner Tregoe
• *NEW* Now including Counterfeit Substandard and Fraudulent Items (CSFIs)

Nuclear Internal/External Auditor Training

• 10CFR50 Appendix B and NQA1
• ANSI N45.2, N18.7, and Daughter Standards
• Regulatory Guides 1.33 and 1.14
• 10CFR Part 21 and Commercial Grade Dedication
• NUPIC/EPRI Performance Based Auditing
• Audit Planning Scheduling/Notification/Entrance and Exit Conferences with Presentation of Findings
• Interviewing/Objective Evidence
• Nonconformance/Corrective/Preventative Actions and Follow-up
• Software Quality
• This training will satisfy ANSI N45.2.23 and NQA-1 Auditor training requirements

Presentations from 2011 NUPIC Vendor Meeting

• Discussion on 10CFR50 Appendix B and NQA-1 requirements for acceptance of subsuppliers by Doug Vickery - DuBose National Energy Services
• Dedication of Software by Darlene Stimart
• Fukushima and the NRC’s Response by Greg Galletti - U.S. NRC, Office of New Reactors
• The Role of ILAC in the Acceptance of Tests and Measurements Worldwide by Barbara Belzer - National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
• 10CFR21 - Reporting of Defects and Noncomplance by Jeff Larson, Director, Nuclear Quality Assurance - Invensys
• Progress of the New Nuclear Units by Brian Mervak - SCE&G
• Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee by Rosalie Nava - NIAC Chairman, Director Safety and Quality, Crane Nuclear, Inc.
• NRC Report by Richard McIntyre - U.S. NRC, Office of New Reactors
• Nuclear Power by Larry Coyle, Vice President Operations - Exelon
• Fostering a Strong Nuclear Safety Culture by Lori Hayes - Progress Energy
• NEI QA Task Force Status Update by Mark Harvey, Senior Project Manager - NEI
• NUPIC May 2011 Newsletter
• NUPIC Update by Fawaz Jabali NUPIC Vice Chairman - Arizona Public Service (APS)
• Vendor Performance Monitoring Process by John Louwers - Detroit Edison
• 10 CFR Part 21 Rulemaking Update by Victor Hall - U.S. NRC, Office of New Reactors
• Acceptance of Commercial Grade Computer Code for Use as a Basic Component in Safety Related Applications by Marc Tannenbaum, Project Manager - EPRI

Presentations from 2010 NUPIC Vendor Meeting

Debbie’s Recommended Viewing

• NUPIC Perspectives by John Larson - NUPIC Chairman (PDF)
• NRC Report (of recent activities) by Rich McIntyre (PDF)
• Report on Vogtle Plant by John Giddens of Southern Company (PDF)
• Report on Calver Cliffs by Mark Harvey of Unistar (PDF)

Other Presentations from the June 2010 NUPIC Vendor Meeting

• Introduction to Vendor Meeting by Jeff Wright of Entergy (PDF)
• CGI Dedication Acceptance Methods by Darlene Stimart of Xcel and John Simmons of Luminant (PDF)
• Use of Sampling in CGI Dedication by Marc Tannenbaum of EPRI (PDF)
• Effective Auditing of 10CFR21 Programs by Earl Mayhorn of Ameren (PDF)
• Human Performance by Kathy Beauchamp of Entergy (PDF)
• NUPIC101 by Fawaz Jabali of APS (PDF)
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  Lead Auditor’s Needed

  Global Quality Assurance (GQA) has long term and short term temporary positions available to support the nuclear power industry and their suppliers. These positions, when needed, are structured for either an independent contractor or full time employee with GQA. As a full time GQA employee, benefits would be available.

  When submitting your resume, please include your available start date.
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
  

  • Must be willing to travel extensively.
  • Performs independent audits in various areas of client organizations (e.g. Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Work Management and support organizations) for those clients’ Nuclear Quality Programs. This includes, while acting as a contracted agent for the Client, the audit, survey or surveillance of Client supplier/vendor/contractor QA/QC programs to ensure compliance.
  • Reviews documents, witnesses the performance of audited activities, prepares checklists and agendas for audit, performs audits and assessments of performance, conducts pre-and post-audit meetings/interviews, and prepares final audit reports in a timely manner (GQA standard of 15 days).
  • Ensures and documents that corrective actions are taken based on report findings.
  • As assigned, reviews Client organization’s QA manual and implementation procedures to verify compliance with industry codes and standards, NRC regulations and regulatory commitments.
  • As assigned, for specific Clients - analyzes findings/issues/non-conformances identified during audits to determine program quality and identify performance trends. This analysis would include all available oversight results, both internal and external, and trending data. Results would be communicated to client’s senior management.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of NRC revisions to regulations and industry codes and standards. Including but not limited to maintaining qualifications needed for Lead Auditor certification per ANSI N45.2.23 and NQA1.
  • As assigned, assists the various project functions for the implementation of QA requirements up to and including site QA/QC project management.
  • As assigned, provides other related consulting services as needed to support Client needs and expectations.
  • Ensures that all assigned clients receive the highest levels of service and support consistent with the goals and objectives set forth by the President and specified in the Company’s Mission Statement.
  
  

  If you are interested in this or any positions within Global Quality Assurance, Inc. (GQA) please send your resume to our Quality Assurance Manager.

  
  

  Contact

  Phone: (888) 322-3330
  Fax: (800) 308-6217

  Address
  11602 Lake Underhill Rd., Suite 106
  Orlando, Florida 32825

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  Quality Training

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  Three courses offered throughout the year in sunny Orlando, Florida – or at a location of your choice:

  • Nuclear Internal/External Auditor Training (24 Hours)
  • Root Cause Analysis Training & Counterfeit Substandard and Fraudulent Items (CSFIs) (6 Hours)
  • Commercial Grade Item (CGI) Dedication Training

  Join us for our next set of training classes:

  • All 3 Courses - April 9 - 13, 2012
  • All 3 Courses - August 6 -10, 2012

  Practicum and/or Case Studies

  We believe our students learn by example and practice. Our studies are created from real life situations our instructors have encountered and managed in the industry. Case studies are provided to students for reference, review and class participation. Classes are interactive and teams are created to discuss auditing situations. Students will learn to observe, analyze, document and report findings while effectively functioning as a member of an auditing team.

  Examination/Certification

  A Certificate of Completion is provided to all students successfully completing the course. Students are graded on participation, learning and contribution to the class. This participation counts for 50% of the grade. A written examination will be given at the end of the course and accounts for the other 50% of the grade.

  Request for Quotation

  This Request for Quotation will provide Global Quality Assurance (GQA) with the necessary information to provide a quotation. The information contained herein is considered proprietary and will be kept confidential.

  Please complete a separate RFQ for each additional facility so that an accurate quote can be provided.

  Company

  Global Quality Assurance, Inc. provides manpower to independently assess your manufacturing, inspection, testing and/or the overall effectiveness of your quality system operations. Additionally, GQA provides formal training courses with interactive sessions by well respected industry experts on Commercial Grade Dedication, Auditor Training, ASME/NQA1 and Root Cause Analysis. These courses are offered twice a year domestically and at the client’s facility worldwide upon request.

  As consultants we have established and implemented for our clients, 10CFR50 Appendix B, ISO9001-2008 and NQA1 compliant program at their facilities worldwide.

  GQA is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company owner has more than twenty-eight (28) years experience in audit, inspection, construction and maintenance of nuclear and fossil power plants. Presently we have forty (40) Lead Auditors and numerous Technical Specialists at your disposal. Our Lead Auditors are qualified and certified to the requirements of ANSI N45.2.23/NQA1, and RABQSA International.

  Quality Services

  We provide consulting in the form of one or more of the following:

  Nuclear Audit/Survey Services - Our ANSI N45.2.23 Lead Auditors participate in NUPIC joint utility audits or commercial grade surveys on a regular basis for many nuclear utility customers.

  Quality Consulting - we can establish the quality process controls your company may need based on your long term or customer expectations.

  Our services include 10 CFR50, ANSI, NQA-1 and ISO 9001 2000 compliance. We will develop a timeline with milestones then facilitate the development and implementation of your quality program.

  Gap analysis - We help identify the difference between where you are and where you want the quality program to be in terms of code requirements and customer expectations.

  Quality Assurance Manual - We will help develop your quality manual to Nuclear and/or ISO requirements.

  Procedure writing - Our quality consultants can help determine where procedures are required and help to write them to ensure compliance to the targeted requirements.

  Surveillance/Witness Inspections - Our consultants conduct on-site supplier surveillance or witness observations/inspections for many of our customers. Surveillance activities may be mechanical, welding, test, inspection or analysis verification.

  Plan and implement a Quality Program - We will develop a customized quality program from the ground up to suit your specific needs.

  Independent assessments before NIAC, client or NUPIC Audits - Why take any chances on something this important. Let our quality consultants evaluate your quality system to ensure your success. We work closely with our registrars so we have thorough understanding of the ISO 9000 registration requirements.

  Nuclear Auditor Training - Throughout the year we provide nuclear internal/external auditor training. This auditor training is provided in sunny Orlando, Florida or at your facility. Our customers have given rave reviews to the instructors and the content of these courses.

  Welcome to Quality

  We are an audit, survey and source surveillance service organization whose objective is to provide thorough, comprehensive and effective evaluations of company and supplier Quality Assurance Programs, both domestic and international.

  Global Quality Assurance, Inc. (GQA) personnel are proficient in the development and implementation of NQA and 10CFR50 nuclear quality programs, nuclear auditor training, commercial grade dedication consulting and technical support. GQA Lead Auditors and Technical Specialist augment nuclear power plant staff and support numerous suppliers to the nuclear industry.

  We provide evaluations and assessments of your design, manufacturing, inspection, testing and/or the overall effectiveness of your quality system. Auditing services are provided for internal assessments or external supplier reviews. Headquartered in central Florida the company's quality representatives have an average of twenty years experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control.

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