WTP Commissioning and Readiness Support Consultant

WTP Commissioning and Readiness Support Consultant

Provide oversight and technical advice for contractor efforts to startup and commission the WTP Low-Activity Waste Vitrification Facility and supporting systems/facilities. This oversight will be through assessments, surveillance, design reviews and other oversight functions to ensure compliance with established criteria, sound engineering principles, and professional practices.

Coordinate oversight with multiple organizations and disciplines to ensure operability, quality, and safety of systems and components.

Communicate status of startup and commissioning WTP project activities and brief management on technical issues, options for resolution, and facilitate decision making.

Provide expert technical advice and consultation in the field of startup, commissioning and readiness to a multidisciplinary group of professional and technical personnel engaged in carrying out the WTP project.

Be responsible for making critical assessments and decisions as to the nature of technical problems, program requirements, and risks encountered in the startup and commissioning of the WTP. This work requires comprehensive, professional knowledge of several disciplines of engineering.

Perform technical review of contractors engaged in startup, commissioning and readiness for adequacy and reliability; ensure compliance with established criteria and sound engineering principles; and identify omissions, discrepancies, inadequacies, and nonconformance with approved criteria.

Consult with engineers in other organization units, private firms, DOE Headquarters, regulators, and stakeholders to assist in identification and resolution of conflicts and recommend corrective action to prevent delays and facilitate completion of work.

Assessment report writing and technical writing.

Support the Commissioning Joint Test Group (CJTG) by:

• Performing technical reviews of startup/commissioning engineering activities for adequacy and reliability.
• Ensuring compliance with established criteria and sound engineering principles; and
• Identifying omissions, discrepancies, inadequacies, and nonconformance with approved criteria.

1. Support DOE commissioning and readiness activities.
2. Oversight of contractor commissioning and readiness activities.
3. Follow-up on issues, adverse conditions, and other areas of concern.
4. Perform physical inspections and walk downs of the facilities.
5. Document oversight and identify compliance deviations and improvement opportunities that were observed in accordance with ORP management system procedures.
6. Participate in meetings as required by the technical monitor including the preparation of meeting minutes as needed.
7. Participate in weekly coordination meetings.
8. Participate on Integrated Project Teams (IPT) as requested.
9. Deliverables shall be accomplished in accordance with ORP procedures and directions provided by the Technical Monitor. All deliverables will be processed through the COD Project Lead prior to internal and/or external publication and availability.

The WTP Commissioning and Readiness Support Consultant - GSSC 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.

Education

• BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management, or alternatively, an accredited high school certificate plus 8 years of specialized experience in engineering, science, or business management, in addition to the requisite experience. MS/MA or PhD degree in a relevant field is considered to be 2 and 5 years of experience, respectively

Experience

• Fourteen (14) years of directly applicable experience as a senior executive or consultant interfacing and working with organizational executives and senior management, or senior technical or business individuals, in government or industry on strategic, management, technical, or business issues. Professional career that demonstrates a steady progression of promotions and positions assuming greater responsibility.
• Knowledge of DOE policies and procedures, specifically DOE O 425.1D and DOE O 413.3B.
• Knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in commissioning a highly complex nuclear and or chemical facility.
• Knowledge of the Commissioning Plan for the WTP Project as operated under the DFLAW Program.
• Experience in oversight or performance with nuclear facility operations, maintenance, startup, commissioning, readiness, and training programs or processes.
• Expert writing skills, proven experience in supporting programs and projects with analysis, tracking, monitoring, assessment, review and coordination.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools.

The ProSidian Consulting WTP Commissioning and Readiness Support Constant shall maintain proficiency in the following through periodic training:

• Hanford General Employee Training (HGET)
• WTP Site access
• WTP site qualifications
• Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Smart Plant Foundation and Smart Plant for Operations.
• WTP site qualifications including LO/TO if necessary; and
• Roadworker training at a level to allow full facility access once it is required.
• Familiar with operations, maintenance, training programs or processes in a nuclear facility
• Experience with Startup and Commissioning testing performance in a chemical and/or nuclear facility.
• Experience with oversight of electrical system and instrumentation/control system work and/or testing.
• Knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities is preferred.
• 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.

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 The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area.

Core competencies include teamwork, leadership, business acumen, communication, motivation, agility, judgment, and organization.

Other requirements include business tools proficiency, commitment, curiosity, humility, and willingness to learn and grow.

Benefits and highlights include competitive compensation, group medical, dental, and vision health insurance benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, vacation and paid time-off (PTO) benefits, pre-tax payment programs, purchasing discounts & savings plans, security clearance, employee & contractor referral bonus program, and performance incentives.