Quality Assurance and Safety Management Technical Specialist

Job Description

Provide High Level Waste (HLW) Technical Support on behalf of The Department of Energy (DOE), Hanford Site, Office of River Protection (ORP), Quality Assurance Division (QAD) as part of Quality Assurance Safety Management services under Requisition Title:  AMSQ QAD HLW Technical Support for The Hanford Assistant Manager for Safety and Quality (AMSQ) Division.

Title:  AMSQ NSD HLW Technical Support

Division:  Assistant Manager for Safety and Quality (AMSQ)

SCOPE

The Department of Energy (DOE), Hanford Site, Office of River Protection (ORP), Quality Assurance Division (QAD) requires Quality Assurance Safety Management support from one qualified full-time general support services contractor. The Quality Assurance and Safety Management Technical Specialist will have responsibility for execution of the itemized work scope below:

• Assist ORP in its efforts to manage and oversee the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) High Level Waste (HLW) project in accordance with DOE Orders, Hanford procedures, and the ORP Nuclear Safety Division Program Description.
• Perform as a subject matter expert (SME) on the ORP Safety Basis Review Team (SBRT) in support of the HLW Firm the Foundation Team (HFFT),
• Development of strategic options for implementation of the WTP HLW project activities and their integration with nuclear and chemical safety requirements,
• Perform oversight of chemical safety program initiatives and implementation for HLW.
• Perform oversight of design, as-built/as-procured, and the safety design basis configuration for HLW.
• Perform oversight of the Safety Review Verification effort where BNI verifies implementation of the PDSA design requirements in the designed and procured safety significant components for HLW,
• Assist the SBRT Team Leader in the role of expert reviewer during DOE’s review and comment resolution of the Hazard Analysis (HA), Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA), Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) development, and PDSA changes as needed to support the HFFT.
• Perform oversight for Hazards Analysis (HA), Accident Analysis (AA), and Control Selection Process for HLW, if needed.
• The SME will provide review capabilities of the HLW DSA related hazard analysis and controls selection.   These DSA activities are to be reviewed to be in compliance with contractor procedures and DOE-STD-3009 CN3 (or successor document) criteria. The SME review is particularly important to provide sufficient technical bases for eventual DOE approval of the DSAs and other safety basis deliverables in DOE Safety Evaluation Reports (SERs) and Safety Review Letters (SRLs). SME support will consist of the following activities:
• Provide reviews of HLW HA data and reports to contractor procedures and DOE-STD-3009 criteria.
• Provide reviews of HLW AA calculations and reports to contractor procedures and DOE-STD-3009 criteria.
• Provide periodic oversight of the HLW HA Team sessions conducted by Quality Assurance and Safety Management Technical Specialists to contractor procedures and DOE-STD-3009 criteria, if needed.
• Provide reviews of HLW DSA chapter submittals (i.e., Chapters 2-5) to contractor procedures and DOE-STD-3009 criteria, including chapter reviews, accident analysis technical review, system description reviews, and review of other supporting documents (e.g., bases documents of accident analysis, credited SSC critical characteristics and performance etc.).
• Assist review of HLW DSA safety management program chapters and evaluation of support documents (e.g., FHA, QAP, maintenance, etc.).
• Provide oversight of HLW Un-reviewed Safety Question (USQ) and Safety evaluation (SE) activities, including contractor procedures and assessment of implemented USQ process.
• Assist in the preparation of HLW SERs or SRLs associated with the above HFFT-related activities.

·Participation on HLW Integrated Project Teams (IPT) as required

DELIVERABLES

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. Quality Assurance and Safety Management Technical Specialist shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined below:

• Monthly Report. This report will be a combination of the weekly status reports and shall be submitted with the monthly invoice. The report shall also include:

o   Deliverable progress, and date(s) submitted if applicable, submitted within this invoice period.

o   Work schedule for Contractor employees, to include any leave taken.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Quality Assurance and Safety Management Technical Specialist shall ensure that personnel supporting this task possess the following qualifications:

• Education – BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management, or alternatively, an accredited high school certificate plus 4 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 – Minimum (4) years, preferred (14) years of directly applicable experience in applying relevant theories, principles, and practices to tasks, problems, and issues.
• Experienced in Nuclear Safety oversight and Nuclear Safety program implementation.
• Working level knowledge of Nuclear Safety related controls and requirements.
• Working level knowledge of DOE policies and procedures.
• Expertise level of knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities.
• Expertise level of knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Expert writing skills, proven experience in supporting programs and projects with analysis, tracking, monitoring, assessment, review and coordination.
• 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.

TRAVEL

Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION

The place of performance for this task order shall be: 2420/2430/2440 Stevens Center Place, Richland, WA. This position is telework or remote work optional at the discretion of the Technical Monitor (TM) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in consultation with the Contracting Officer (CO). If in-person support is identified as required for any reason and for any length of time by the TM, COR, or CO, Quality Assurance and Safety Management Technical Specialist shall report for duty in-person as requested.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – 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 work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, 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 biggest 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

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

• Competitive Compensation:  Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:  Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com‎) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  
• Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:  The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
• 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. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes 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 based on past, present, and future work.
• Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program:  ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives:  Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account:  Pending

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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 for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.
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