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Job Description
HLW Senior Technical Advisor
Richland, WA
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a HLW Senior Technical Advisor opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.
Position Overview:
The HLW Senior Technical Advisor will provide project controls support services in support of Tank Waste Mission and Business Operations. Support will be provided in the following areas:
Partnering and Cost Savings Support:
Develop and implement cost saving approaches in collaboration with the contractor that meet all contractual and technical requirements and result in measurable reductions to contract cost.
Facilitate effective partnering strategies aligned with recognized standards such as
ISO 44001
Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems.
Technical Issue Resolution:
Provide expert support in resolving complex technical and regulatory issues where requirements may be unclear or evolving. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
Quality Assurance
Nuclear Safety
Industrial Health
Engineering and Design
Assist in identifying, analyzing, and recommending resolution paths for issues impacting regulatory compliance, design maturity, operational readiness, and safety integration.
Federal Project Director (FPD)
Technical and Programmatic Support:
Provide expert technical and programmatic advice to the Federal Project Director to support informed decision making related to HLW Vitrification facility design, construction, and operations.
Supply technical evaluations of contractor proposals, re-baselining efforts, and cost/pricing assessments.
Deliver expert review and analysis of technical bases, pricing methodologies, and supporting documentation developed by contractors or other sources.
Strategic Support for
Emerging Project Challenges:
Provide strategic technical guidance in emerging and cross functional project areas, including:
Defense in Depth strategies
Safety SSC procurement planning and execution
Chemical Safety Management Program implementation
Alignment of Quality Assurance requirements with Nuclear Safety standards
Strengthening interfaces and integration among Nuclear Safety, QA, Engineering, and Operations organizations
Minimum Qualifications:
Education - BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management
Fifteen years' experience working on High-Level Waste Vitrification facilities as a senior technical advisor for the activities described under technical requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
In-depth knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.
Proficient in DOE's program management practices, policies, and procedures.
Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn and utilize, various technology management tools used at Hanford.
Exceptional communication skills.
Expert-level 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 with eligibility for situational telework at the discretion of management.
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
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.
