Startup and Commissioning Testing Support Consultant

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Startup and Commissioning Testing Support Consultant - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP) - GSSC (Full-Time) to support an engagement for the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Hanford.  Preferred candidates present with relevant Government, Public Sector and Infrastructure (Nuclear and Environmental) Sector experience (functional area experience also ideal) - SCA Code: N/A.  This position is located in the CONUS - Northwest Region. 

Startup and Commissioning Testing Support Consultant - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP) - GSSC Candidates shall work to support requirements for RFQ FY22-SB13 WTP Support R1 Amendment 1 Swim Lanes and statement of work (SOW) while maintaining required qualifications with relevant Government, Public Sector and Infrastructure (Nuclear and Environmental) Sector experience (functional area experience also ideal).  ProSidian Team Members (# FTe’s: 1) work as part of the Engagement Team Cadre to provide Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP) support services as part of general support services for The US Department of Energy (DOE), Richland Operations Office (RL) and Office of River Protection (ORP) and the  DOE Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP).

1. Facilitate the transition of the Direct Feed Low Activity Waste (DFLAW) Mission to an operations effort, coordinate and lead a team of senior engineers to develop a Process Control Strategy (PCS) for the integrated DFLAW configured facilities.

2. Assist with oversight of contractor performance.

3. Assist with oversight of contractor’s system design review program (performance and planning activities), and nuclear safety program for the WTP High Level Waste (HLW) Facility.

4. Provide support in the assessments of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) progress for the WTP HLW systems in the baseline and DFLAW configurations.

5. Assist with oversight of contractors efforts to address findings, including monitoring and reporting on any improvements in contractor’s Assurance Program, extent of condition reviews, and issue resolution efforts.

6. Provide WTP Performance Assurance support to the Assistant Manager WTP (AMWTP), Deputy AMWTP, and Division Directors, for management assessments, action tracking and record management.

7. Provide auditing and training support.

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Qualifications

The Startup and Commissioning Testing Support Consultant - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP) - GSSC shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.

1. Education – BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management.

2. Experience – Nine (9) years of directly applicable successful experience as a management consultant or senior manager interfacing and working with organizational executives and senior management, or senior technical or business individuals, within government or industry on significant management, technical, or business issues.

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills

4. Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or ability to perform management and oversight the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) in accordance with DOE or other agency processes.

5. Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or ability to perform support WTP self-assessment efforts (develop self-assessment plans, participate in performance of self-assessments, and document results in Integrated Contractor Assurance System (ICAS).

6. Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or ability to perform overall assistance to DOE in its efforts to manage and oversee the WTP Project in accordance with DOE Orders, procedures, and the Quality Assurance Program Description.

7. Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or ability to perform review and comment on new and revised Performance Assurances procedures and WTP oversight reports to ensure the documents are of high technical quality.

8. Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or the ability to support the WTP Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager.

9. Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or ability to perform support WTP self-assessment efforts (develop self-assessment plans, participate in performance of self-assessments, and document results).

10. Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or ability to support WTP by providing quality related oversight functions to WTP Federal Project Directors in their efforts to address performance issues and verify completion of facility milestones.

11. Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or ability to perform quality related oversight functions to WTP Federal Project Directors in their efforts to address performance issues and verify completion of facility milestones.

12. Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or ability to perform under Hanford or other government agency procedures

13. Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.

14. 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.

Experiences and competencies related to Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP) focused on designing, constructing and commissioning to process and stabilize much of the millions of gallons of radioactive and chemical waste currently stored at the Hanford Site.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is 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:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area

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 at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms 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 – 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.
• 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

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 include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. 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 are 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. 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 on a daily basis.

Security Clearance (Optional / As Required): 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 day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses 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.

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.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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