Job Title: HLW Senior Technical Advisor
Location: Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA.
Citizenship: US Citizenship required
Salary: $180,000.00 - $215,000.00 salary (exempt). You will receive a competitive total rewards package that is applicable to the U.S. only. The salary range may vary based on years of applicable experience, skillset, education background/certifications and geographical location.
AttainX, Inc. is in search of a HLW Senior Technical Advisor individual that will support the Department of Energy (DOE), Hanford Field Office (HFO) with general support services for Waste Treatment and Immobilization Project (WTP).
Required Qualifications:- BS/BA degree in engineering, science or business management
- 15 years' experience working on High-Level Waste Vitrification facilities as a senior technical advisor for the activities described under technical requirements
Preferred Qualifications:- Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities
• In-depth knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures
• Proficient in DOE's program management practices, policies and procedures
• Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn and utilize, various technology management tools used at Hanford
• Exceptional communication skills
• Expert-level proficient in Microsoft 365
Job Duties:- Partnering and Cost Savings Support:
• Develop and implement cost saving approaches in collaboration with the contractor that meet all contractual and technical requirements and result in measurable reductions to contract cost.
• Facilitate effective partnering strategies aligned with recognized standards such as ISO 44001 Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems.
Technical Issue Resolution:
• Provide expert support in resolving complex technical and regulatory issues where requirements may be unclear or evolving. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
• Quality Assurance
• Nuclear Safety
• Industrial Health
• Engineering and Design
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and recommending resolution paths for issues impacting regulatory compliance, design maturity, operational readiness and safety integration.
Federal Project Director (FPD) Technical and Programmatic Support:
• Provide expert technical and programmatic advice to the Federal Project Director to support informed decision making related to HLW Vitrification facility design, construction and operations.
• Supply technical evaluations of contractor proposals, re-baselining efforts and cost/pricing assessments.
• Deliver expert review and analysis of technical bases, pricing methodologies and supporting documentation developed by contractors or other sources. - Provide strategic technical guidance in emerging and cross functional project areas, including:
• Defense in Depth strategies
• Safety SSC procurement planning and execution
• Chemical Safety Management Program implementation
• Alignment of Quality Assurance requirements with Nuclear Safety standards
• Strengthening interfaces and integration among Nuclear Safety, QA, Engineering and Operations organizations
Non-Essential Functions:- General duty requirements
Benefits: We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, paid holidays and sick pay; medical, dental and vision plans plus FSA and HSA options; matching 401K plan; tuition, training, professional development programs and long and short-term disability.
Physical Demands:Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, video and face-to-face; standing, walking and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment:The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
