Senior Nuclear Safety & Criticality Consultant

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Richland, WA seeks a Senior Nuclear Safety & Criticality Consultant to support the DOE Hanford Field Office. You will deliver senior-level nuclear safety consulting, focusing on program and project management within One Hanford, and review contractor reports against DOE standards.

The role requires expert knowledge of criticality safety, ANSI/ANS-8, and DOE program practices, with strong communication and MS Office skills, and readiness to work at Hanford Site.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in engineering, science or related field.
• Experience providing senior-level nuclear safety consulting on complex projects.
• Specialized knowledge of criticality safety and ANSI/ANS-8 standards.
• Experience improving major projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior nuclear safety consulting for One Hanford program needs.
• Review contractor reports against DOE-STD-3009/3007 and 10 CFR 830.
• Oversight of criticality-related operations and readiness/startup assessments.
• Assist in Safety Evaluation Reports and related approvals.

Skills

Nuclear safety

Criticality safety

Program management

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Office

Microsoft 365

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Nuclear Safety & Criticality Consultant opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.

Position Overview

• 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.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards. Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.