Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support [1.02A]

Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support

ProSidian seeks a Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support (Full-Time) headquartered near Richland, WA 99319 to support engagement for the DOE Office of River Protection (ORP) - an independent office at the DOE Site in eastern Washington state with the exclusive focus of remediating and solving the DOE's tank cleanup challenges. ORP's mission is to protect the Columbia River by safely cleaning up radioactive and chemical waste contained in underground storage tanks located at the DOE Site.

This Full-Time position currently best aligns with the Consultant III Labor Category and ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive dialogue targeting mission success. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide Site Technical Support Services assistance including technical support services in environmental remediation, and related technical and administrative program management support expertise and assistance in carrying out responsibilities to plan, direct and oversee design, construction, environmental remediation, cleanup and operation of government facilities to support ORP at Hanford in Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area

Full-Time Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support Candidates shall work to support requirements for ORP Site Technical Support Services and provide services as an ORP Safety Basis Review Team (SBRT) Subject Matter Expert (SME). The SBRT follows a Safety Basis Review Plan and lines of inquiry to ensure the thoroughness of the review. The SBRT includes members with appropriate subject matter expertise in nuclear safety, criticality safety, and safety systems oversight. The Nuclear Safety Support Engineer shall provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to ORP on a full-time basis and function in the roles of expert reviewers who will:

• Perform as a subject matter expert (SME) on the ORP Safety Basis Review Team (SBRT)
• Assist the SBRT Team Leader in the role of expert reviewer during DOE's review and comment resolution of the Hazard Analysis (HA), Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA), Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) development, and PDSA changes performed by Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI).
• Perform oversight and mentoring of the WTP Hazards Analysis, Accident Analysis, and Control Selection Process, if needed.
• The SME will provide review capabilities of the DSA related hazard analysis and controls selection; These DSA activities are to be reviewed to comply with WTP procedures and DOE- STD-3009 CN3 criteria. The SME review is particularly important to provide sufficient technical bases for eventual DOE approval of the WTP DSAs in DOE Safety Evaluation Reports (SERs). SME support will consist of the following activities:
• Provide reviews of HA data and reports to WTP procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 criteria.
• Provide reviews of AA calculations and reports to WTP procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 criteria.
• Provide periodic oversight of the (HA Team sessions conducted by the WTP Project to WTP procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 criteria if needed.
• Provide reviews of DSA chapter submittals (i.e., Chapters 2-5) to WTP procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 criteria, including chapter reviews, accident analysis technical review, system description reviews, and review of other supporting documents (e.g., bases documents of accident analysis, credited SSC critical characteristics and performance, etc.).
• Assist review of DSA safety management program chapters and evaluation of support documents (e.g., FHA, QAP, maintenance, etc.).
• Provide oversight of Un-reviewed Safety Question (USQ) activities, including WTP procedures and assessment of implemented WTP USQ process.
• Assist in the preparation of SERs associated with the above DSA-related activities.
• Perform similar activities to those listed above for WTP related to PDSA development and maintenance/change efforts to support specific NSD review activities, as authorized by the SBRT Leader.

Qualifications

The Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

Positions require appropriate technical competency in writing, editing, and analytical writing or similar skills, the following shall be applicable to all, including:

• Abilities for editing, formatting, Microsoft Office, Excel, digital technical support, Adobe Acrobat, Office Timeline, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat support to the entire ORP staff.
• Support will also include classifying and summarizing information for needed and specific briefings and reports for preparation and submittal and coordinating and ensuring other organizations are kept apprised of current information.

Education

• BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management

Experience

• Fourteen (14) years of directly applicable successful experience and supported by past performance. U.S Citizenship.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements. Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

Location: Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Richland, WA 99319

• U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

Other Requirements

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Benefits and Highlights

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