PAI Specialties
QUALITY ASSURANCE

General:

PAI Corporation (PAI) has developed and performed many Quality Assurance (QA) programs and functions for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its management and operating contractors. PAI's support services include the preparation and/or review of QA program plans (QAPPs) and procedures, QA audits and appraisals, and QA tracking.

Specific Areas of Expertise:

QA Program and Procedure Development
QA Appraisals (i.e., Management Appraisals; Functional Appraisals; Operations Appraisals; Walkdowns, Surveillances, and Inspections)
QA Tracking and Reporting
Independent Assessments
Oversight of Quality Activities

Examples:

 
QA Support for Bechtel Nevada Corporation (BN) Performance Assessment Group

PAI supported, maintained, and implemented the BN company issues tracking system (CREATES) including acting as Subject Matter Expert, providing periodic system reports, assisting in system training, and updating system data as required.  BACK TO MENU

 
QA Services to DOE Hanford Performance Assessment Division (PAD)

PAI supported the PAD overview of activities related to Hanford's QA, environmental restoration, and nuclear safety programs. Activities included performing surveillances and reviews of data quality objectives and assisting with software QA assessments.  BACK TO MENU

 
Quality Engineering Support to Y-12 Plant

PAI has provided quality engineering and verification support to the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant in the design of the plutonium heat source for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.  BACK TO MENU

 
Software QA for DOE/OR and Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc. (LMES)

PAI helped LMES and DOE develop requirements and processes for software design, development, and implementation.  BACK TO MENU

 
Quality Oversight Support to Spent Nuclear Fuels (SNF) Division at DOE Hanford Site

PAI provided quality oversight support of SNF activities and government inspection services during the fabrication of multi-canister overpack baskets at the Hanford Site Fabrication Shop. PAI provided services in the areas of nondestructive testing, welding, machine shop, and receipt inspections.  BACK TO MENU

 
QA Assessments for BN Performance Assurance Group

PAI provided support for Independent Assessments including assessment planning, developing plans and checklists, participating in assessments, and documenting and reporting results.  BACK TO MENU

 
QA Oversight at the DOE Weldon Spring Site (WSS)

PAI provided QA oversight for the construction of an on-site disposal facility to manage chemically and radiologically contaminated wastes located at WSS. The oversight includes independently verifying that construction materials (clay soils, high-density polyethylene liner membranes, sand, and rock) are properly prepared, installed, and tested in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and inspections and test plans.  BACK TO MENU

 
QA Program Development for the National Nuclear Security Administration/Nevada Operations Office (NNSA/NV)

PAI provided extensive support in the development of the Quality Management Order and the Quality Management Manual, which describe the NNSA/NV QA Program approved by DOE Headquarters.  BACK TO MENU

 
QA, Control, and Surveillance for DOE Savannah River Site (SRS) Facilities Operations and Programs

PAI provided operations and program support services to SRS, facilities, including separations facilities; manufacturing facilities; the Uranium Solidification Facility; the Replacement Tritium Facility; the Spent Fuel program; and the Reactors, Reactor Materials, and Heavy Water programs.  BACK TO MENU

 
QAPP and Procedures Support to DOE Oak Ridge Operations Office (OR)

PAI assisted in the compilation and review of QAPPs involving programs, designs, procurement, inspections and acceptance criteria, personnel training and qualification, quality improvement, documents and records, word processing, management assessment, and independent assessment.  BACK TO MENU