Facility Representative

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking a Facility Representative in Richland, WA. This role involves conducting assessments related to operations and maintenance at the DOE Hanford Field Office. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of nine years of relevant experience in nuclear operations, safety oversight, and testing. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $250,000, commensurate with education and experience. Excellent communication skills are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine years combined experience in nuclear conduct of operations and safety oversight.
• Substantial experience with DOE O 422.1 programs.
• Ability to read and understand DOE, EPA, OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of policies and procedures related to operations.
• Perform field oversight and gather data for assessments.
• Document assessment reports in iCAS database.
• Provide briefs to OOD Director and teams.
• Submit weekly reports on work progress.

Skills

Experience in nuclear conduct of operations

Construction safety oversight

Nuclear facility testing

Safety inspections

Incident investigation

Causal analysis

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Facility Representative opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.

Position Overview

• Plan and conduct assessments of policies, programs, and procedures related to operations, maintenance, testing, and facility readiness.
• Perform field oversight and document reviews to gather data for assessments.
• Areas of focus include site infrastructure, waste management, groundwater treatment, deactivation and demolition, Tank Waste, and the High‑Level Waste Facility.
• Document assessment and surveillance reports in the DOE's integrated Contractor Assurance System (iCAS) database.
• Provide regular verbal briefs to the Operations Oversight Division (OOD) Director, Team Leads, and Facility Representatives.
• Interface with Hanford subject matter experts and site contractors.
• Support the Facility Representative Program through mentoring, training, and procedure updates.
• Submit weekly reports on work accomplished and progress on deliverables.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Attend relevant training, meetings, and discussions.
• Perform administrative functions as required.
• Contractor personnel performing services under this call shall complete required training based on assigned facilities. The OOD Director will identify the required training.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study is required. An associate degree with three years of experience, or six years of experience without a degree, may be substituted. Advanced degrees (MS, PhD) may substitute for nine and twelve years of experience, respectively.
• A minimum of nine years of combined experience in nuclear conduct of operations, construction safety and oversight, and nuclear facility testing and commissioning is required.
• Substantial experience with DOE O 422.1 Conduct of Operations programs is necessary.
• A fundamental understanding of nuclear, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiological principles.
• Proficiency in safety inspections, incident investigation, causal analysis, management reviews, and quality assurance is required.
• The ability to read and understand regulations from the DOE, EPA, OSHA, NRC, and other relevant industry standards is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with processes at the Hanford Tank Farms and/or the Waste Treatment & Immobilization Plant, or
• Experience with nuclear facility deactivation and demolition, or
• Experience with Process Safety Management of highly hazardous chemicals (29 CFR 1910.119)

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 $150,000 and $250,000 annually.