Nuclear Safety Support Specialist

Job Description

Provide nuclear safety consulting services to The Department of Energy (DOE), Hanford Site, Assistant Manager for Safety and Quality (AMSQ), Nuclear Safety Division (NSD). The Nuclear Safety Support Specialist will support the following scope activities: 

The Nuclear Safety Support Specialist will be responsible for the execution of the itemized work scope below:

• Perform nuclear safety consulting services related to ORP program needs, focusing on special activities, identified problem areas, and support any nuclear safety related needs by direct observation and involvement in activities such as safety or quality assurance reviews, safety inspections, and safety surveys.
• Provide reviews of Hazard Analysis data and reports to ORP procedures and DOE-STD-3009 or DOE-STD-1228 criteria.
• Provide reviews of Accident Analysis (AA) calculations and reports to ORP procedures and DOE-STD-3009 or DOE-STD-1228 criteria.
• Provide periodic oversight of Hazard Analysis (HA) Team sessions conducted by ORP Projects to ORP procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 or DOE-STD-1228 criteria, if needed.
• Provide reviews of Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) submittals to ORP procedures and DOE-STD-3009 or DOE-STD-1228 criteria, including reviews, accident analysis technical review, system description reviews, and review of other supporting documents (e.g., bases documents of accident analysis, credited system and components (SSC) critical characteristics and performance criteria, etc.).
• Provide oversight of Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ)/Safety Evaluation activities, ORP project procedures and assessment of implemented ORP USQ/SE processes.
• Assist in the preparation of Safety Evaluation Reports associated with the above DSA-related activities.
• Perform similar activities to those listed above for ORP projects related to safety design basis development and maintenance/change efforts to support specific NSD review activities.
• Assist in performance of readiness and startup assessment activities.
• Support implementation oversight for the Chemical Safety Management Program.
• Attend periodic Safety Basis Review Team, Hazard Analysis, Accident Analysis and Control Selection meetings if needed to discuss ORP’s nuclear safety consulting services related activities, areas to be inspected, status of open items to be reviewed, assigned ORP assessments status, as assigned.
• Assist review of DSA safety management programs and evaluation of support documents (e.g., FHA, QAP, maintenance, etc.).
• Provide oversight of USQ/SE activities, including WTP procedures and assessment of implemented ORP USQ/SE processes.
• When authorized by the NSD Director, consultants may work directly with ORP contractors as part of an integrated team to assist ORP contractors in producing limited scope nuclear safety documents and deliverables. Examples of documents that may be produced include:
  • Safety Strategy Summary Documents
  • Hazard Analysis Tables
  • Safety Design Strategy documents
  • Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis or Documented Safety Analysis chapters, appendices or addenda.
• Deliverables shall be accomplished in accordance with DOE 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.

Qualifications

The Nuclear Safety Support Specialist will possess the following qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management, or alternatively, an accredited high school certificate plus three (3) or more 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 consulting or contributing on complex projects, including providing strategic, management, technical, or business assistance to significant projects or programs in a senior capacity and/or as a consultant.
• Specialized knowledge to major projects or programs.
• Experience working at a senior level to improve major projects and programs.
• Experience consulting on organizational, technical, or financial issues and assists in problem solving.
• Successful experience in technical or management consulting roles and proven skills in developing plans that yield positive organizational improvements.

• Working level knowledge of environmental compliance, safety and health, quality assurance, and nuclear safety related controls and requirements.
• Working level knowledge of Hanford Site 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.
  • Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.  
  • Fully vaccinated against COVID, a granted exception to vaccination for COVID, or able to meet entry and testing requirements for entrance and work in federal buildings.
  • U.S. Citizenship.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits. Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently, these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected costs for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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