Program Manager and Technical Oversight Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates

$180K — $250K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 25 years of engineering, construction, commissioning, and management experience on DOE projects.
  • At least 5 years of oversight experience specific to HFO Tank Farms waste transfer project.
  • Experience with HFO/TWO engineering and requirements.
  • Strong background in oversight activities and communication with leadership.
  • Ability to interpret DOE program and project management practices and policies.
  • Familiarity with Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct oversight of design, procurement, and construction activities for various projects.
  • Monitor equipment/system startup activities and ensure compliance with procedures.
  • Review the Documented Safety Analysis and provide feedback.
  • Assess test deficiency reports to verify requirement compliance and resolutions.
  • Administer oversight results to AMTWO management and recommend actions.
  • Support organizational strategy implementation and assure quality oversight planning.
  • Document contractor performance assessments and maintain records in the Integrated Contractor Assurance database.

Benefits

  • Work in a pivotal role within a significant DOE project at a national site.
  • Opportunity to influence safety and compliance oversight for critical operations.
  • Engage with senior management in decision-making processes.
  • Contribute to a team focused on operational excellence and project management.
  • Participate in diverse meetings and Integrated Project Teams for collaborative work.
Full Job Description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Manager and Technical Oversight Specialist opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.

Position Overview:

The Program Manager and Technical Oversight Specialist will provided general support for The Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO), Tank Waste Operations (TWO) in the following areas:
  • Conduct assigned oversight of conceptual, preliminary, and final design activities; procurement activities; field construction of projects, facilities, and systems; and contractor programs and implementation supporting readiness activities.
  • Conduct oversight of equipment and system startup activities, monitor procedure compliance, monitor troubleshooting activities, assess resolution of non-compliance reports, evaluate test engineer decision making and overall conduct of testing.
  • Observe Safety System Startup Testing.
  • Review and provide comments to the Documented Safety Analysis.
  • Conduct critical assessments of test deficiency reports to determine whether deficiency resolutions were technically acceptable and met requirements.
  • Brief AMTWO line management on oversight results, technical issues, options for resolution, and facilitate decision-making.
  • Support implementation of organizational strategies and work closely with the AMTWO management team to assure oversight is appropriately planned and executed to support AMTWO operations. Utilize specialized project management and business operations experience to conduct tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Provide written documentation of contractor performance, including assessments and surveillances, conducted in accordance with HFO procedures.
  • Produce assessments and reports on a weekly or as-needed basis. Document and review oversight results within the Integrated Contractor Assurance (iCAS) database.
  • Participate in weekly coordination meetings.
  • Participate in meetings with senior management team as required.
  • Participate on Integrated Project Teams.


Education and Experience:
  • Experience - 25 years engineering, construction, commissioning and management experience on DOE projects.
  • Extensive business experience in applying analysis techniques, performing various types of reviews, and developing process improvements.
  • At least 5 years of experience performing oversite for HFO Tank Farms waste transfer project.
  • Experience with HFO/TWO engineering and requirements.
  • Experience with performing oversight activities and communicating results to leadership.
  • Capable of reading, interpreting, and understanding DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities.
  • Documented work experience on their resume that clearly supports all minimum qualifications and demonstrates the capability to successfully perform the tasks outlined in the SOW.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES
• Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) 365 Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS, and other MS Office tools.

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.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $180,000 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

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

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