HLW Senior Technical Advisor opportunity in
Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.Position Overview:The HLW Senior Technical Advisor will provide project controls support services in support of Tank Waste Mission and Business Operations. Support will be provided in the following areas: 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.
Strategic Support for Emerging Project Challenges:
- 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
Minimum Qualifications: - Education - BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management
- Fifteen 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.
Other Job-Related Qualifications:• United States Citizenship
Work Location: Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA with eligibility for situational telework at the discretion of management.Compensation:Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
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