Subcontract Technical Representative 5

Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com's Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos' presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that's a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Position Summary

The Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) is the point of contact for all of the technical aspects of the subcontract for moderate or high-hazard work and is responsible for technical oversight of a subcontractor's performance to include the safety, security, and quality requirements under a subcontract.

This is a matrixed position reporting to the Senior Manager, Subcontractor Technical Representative in Strategic Planning & Integration. As the "home" organization, Mission Excellence is responsible for developing the policies, procedures and systems that will be implemented across the project and ensuring that those policies, procedures and systems are appropriately implemented by the STRs. Strategic Planning & Integration will also be responsible for training and qualification of the personnel. STRs will take day-to-day direction from the N3B operations programs (ER and CH-TRU) to ensure they are supporting the priorities of the programs.

This position requires creativity and flexibility to meet new challenges and the expertise to apply appropriate solutions efficiently.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for the field oversight and coordination of a given subcontract assigned by designating authority.
• Coordinates technical oversight, appropriate training, site orientation, work package/procedure development, SME reviews and site access to assigned subcontractor(s).
• Coordinates with SR, stakeholders, SMEs and requestors on pre-bid walk downs, meetings, oversight and execution schedule as required.
• Provides input to the Subcontract Representative (SR) in the development of statements of work, contract exhibits, technical evaluations and schedules as needed.
• Provides oversight of subcontractor compliance with safety, quality, cost, schedule, security and environmental performance within the terms of the contract and N3B program compliance.
• Conducts field oversight of subcontractor activities, attends pre job briefing, and safety, event notification and fact-finding meetings as required.
• Coordinates self-identified or subcontractor-identified SOW changes with the Project Manager, Subcontract Administrator and exhibit SMEs.
• Maintains and ensures effective communication between the subcontractor and the N3B organization.
• Coordinates closeout activities with the subcontractor and documents the completion of the fieldwork.
• Maintains a current field file containing all documentation related to the subcontract.
• Performs accounting duties to include accruals, man-hour reports and invoice reviews and approvals.
• Coordinates subcontractor badging, TLDs, internal work permit reviews, submittals and approvals.
• Tracks deliverables as required by the subcontract.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Develop and apply highly advanced principles, concepts and techniques of project management.
• Highly skilled and ability to perform critical strategic tasks, interpret broad strategic and technical requirements through development and execution.
• Advanced experience in leading integrated project teams and stakeholders to implement the appropriate path to achieve regulatory closure of each site.
• Advanced technical leadership and expertise specifically in the subject matters related to waste management (both radioactive waste and hazardous waste), RCRA, environmental site investigation, characterization and remediation, as appropriate for the specific position.
• Excellent writing and planning ability to develop and review project documents.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to support project meetings with stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g. ability to lead a team, work as part of a team, communicate, work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and with diverse personal attributes).
• Advanced organizational, time management and attention to detail with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to set an agenda, organize and lead meetings with N3B, subcontractor management, SME's and field personnel to reach consensus and furthering project goals.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline combined with 15 years' relative experience, preferably in a high hazard, high consequence industry such as nuclear operations or radioactive/hazardous waste management. Per DOE O 426.2, additionally must have 2 years of job related and 1 year of nuclear experience.

Business Associations:

Serves as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long range goals and objectives.

Impact:

Decisions affect the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in failure to achieve goals critical to the major objectives of the organization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment with daily excursions to perform field oversight activities. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the STR will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Equal Opportunity

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

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