Senior Nuclear Safety & Criticality Consultant

Edgewater Technical Associates

$156K — $208K *
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in complex project consulting or management.
  • Specialized knowledge of criticality safety and ANSI/ANS-8 Standards.
  • Proven experience improving major projects and programs at a senior level.
  • Expertise in nuclear safety controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior nuclear safety consulting services at the Hanford site.
  • Perform criticality safety consulting for One Hanford program needs.
  • Review contractor reports against established procedures and standards.
  • Oversee criticality related operations and ensure compliance.
  • Assist in preparing Safety Evaluation Reports and related documentation.
  • Support readiness and startup assessment activities.
  • Evaluate DSA safety management programs and supporting documents.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant projects within the DOE.
  • Direct involvement in mission-critical tasks and decision-making.
  • Position located at the Hanford Field Office in a specialized facility.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in the nuclear safety field.
Full Job Description
Senior Nuclear Safety & Criticality Consultant will provide general support for The Department of Energy (DOE), Hanford Field Office (HFO), Assistant Manager for Safety and Quality (AMSQ), Nuclear Safety Division (NSD) in the following areas:
  • Provides mission-critical support at the Hanford site, providing senior level nuclear safety consulting services in the area of program and project management.
  • Perform criticality safety consulting services related to One Hanford program needs, focusing on special activities, identified problem areas, and support any criticality safety related needs by direct observation and involvement in relevant activities as determined by the Technical Monitor.
  • Provide reviews of contractor reports and submittals to One Hanford procedures and DOE-STD-3009, DOE-STD-3007, DOE-STD-1104 and 10 CFR 830.
  • Provide periodic oversight of criticality related operations conducted by One Hanford Projects to One Hanford procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 and DOE-STD-3007, as appropriate.
  • Assist in the preparation of Safety Evaluation Reports, or other approval documentation, associated with the above related activities.
  • Assist in performance of readiness and startup assessment activities.
  • Assist review of DSA safety management programs and evaluation of support documents.
  • Deliverables shall be accomplished in accordance with One Hanford procedures and directions provided by the technical monitor.
  • All work performed under this task order must be in compliance with the requirements set by the Quality Assurance Implementation Plan (DOE-PPD-QA-50552) and associated implementing procedures.


Education and Experience:
  • BS/BA degree in engineering, science or related field.
  • Experience consulting or contributing on complex projects, including providing strategic, management, or technical assistance to significant projects or programs in a senior capacity and/or as a consultant.
  • Specialized knowledge of criticality safety and implementing the ANSI/ANS-8 Standards.
  • Experience working at a senior level to improve major projects and programs.
  • Experience consulting or contributing to organizational or technical issues and assists in problem solving.
  • Successful experience in technical or management roles and proven skills in developing plans that yield positive organizational improvements.
  • Expert level knowledge of criticality and nuclear safety related controls and requirements.
  • Working level knowledge of HFO mission, activities, and priorities.
  • Working level knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Excellent communications skills.
  • A knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and/or other MS Office tools.


Preferred Experience & Capabilities
  • Expert level knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Senior level knowledge of nuclear safety with more than 20 years of experience
  • Expert level knowledge of criticality safety with more than 10 years of experience
  • Working level knowledge of environmental, worker safety and health, quality assurance, and related controls and requirements.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Expert level knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MS PowerPoint, and/or other MS Office tools.
  • 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.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $75.00 to $100.00 per hour.

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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