Mechanical Site Inspector

Job Description

Provide Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspection services and support as a Mechanical Site Inspector - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) on behalf of The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of River Protection, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP).  This requirement includes two mechanical site inspectors and one electrical site inspector that will support Construction site inspections as part of The Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Project Division.  The Waste Treatment Plant Performance Assurance (WPA) manager will oversee and provide direction for this work.

Mechanical Site Inspector - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP)

Provide Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspection services and support as a Mechanical Site Inspector - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) on behalf of The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of River Protection, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) This requirement includes two mechanical site inspectors and one electrical site inspector that will support Construction site inspections.  The Waste Treatment Plant Performance Assurance (WPA) manager will oversee and provide direction for this work.

Division: Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP)

SCOPE

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of River Protection, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) requires support from three qualified full-time Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspectors under The ProSidian General Support Services Contract (GSSC) [two mechanical site inspectors and one electrical site inspector] that will support Construction site inspections.  The Waste Treatment Plant Performance Assurance (WPA) manager will oversee and provide direction for this work. The Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspectors will have responsibility for execution of the itemized work scope below:

• Perform detailed construction-related inspections at the DOE Hanford WTP construction site, focusing on work in progress, special activities, identified problems areas, and adequacy of WTP construction contractor corrective actions, as performed by direct observation and involvement in activities such as quality assurance reviews, testing, acceptance inspections, and safety surveys.
• (Mechanical Site Inspectors) Perform owner’s inspector verifications as specified in ASME B31.3.
• (Mechanical Site Inspectors) Review welding procedures, procedure qualification records, and personnel qualification records for compliance with ASME Section IX or AWS codes as applicable.
• Conduct periodic inspection team meetings to discuss WTP construction activities, areas to be inspected, status of open items to be reviewed, assigned WTP assessments status
• Provide input to the periodic inspection reports of all WPA site inspection activities
• Perform/document inspections of in-process and completed contractor installation activities as assigned to ensure site construction is conducted in accordance with contract, Authorization Basis (AB), applicable codes and standards, and Dangerous Waste Permit requirements. Ensure corrective actions are implemented when the provisions are not met. Services include continuous on-location inspections; results are documented in surveillance report using heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), piping, instrumentation and controls, civil, and electrical subject matter experts
• Support monitoring of contractor construction activities focusing on ongoing construction by direct observation and involvement in acceptance inspections, and safety surveys
• Review nuclear safety, industrial health and safety, fire protection, QA, material control and accountability, welding, electrical, concrete, and structural work activities
• Recommends corrective actions to applicable DOE staff, including stop work, if necessary, to address contractor non-compliance with requirements.
• Maintain national inspection accreditations in related inspection expertise such as welding, civil, or electrical.
• Inspection activities shall also include:

1. Assessments of the safety performance of the WTP construction contractor.
2. Inspecting the WTP construction contractor’s conformance with the provisions of the AB requirements and ensuring corrective actions are taken when the provisions are not met.
3. Work may include nightshift coverage on an as needed basis or as part of a rotation with other inspectors.

• Verify procedures and specifications meet AB requirements, including related codes and standards, material meet requirements, construction and inspection staff is suitably qualified, work is performed within prescribed controls, and completed documentation of work is in accordance with requirements.

SCOPE DELIVERABLES

• Provides support to senior level federal project managers in the performance of construction site inspections and oversight with a focus on work-in-progress, special activities, identified problem areas, and adequacy of construction contractor corrective actions, as performed by direct observation and involvement in activities such as quality assurance reviews, testing, acceptance inspections, and safety surveys.
• Recommends corrective actions to applicable DOE staff, including stop work, if necessary, to address contractor non-compliance with requirements.
• Complete on-site (and supplier shop, as requested) inspections of construction work for WTP facilities, structures, systems and components.
• Develop and submit inspection reports on a frequency determined by WPA of all ORP WTP site and supplier inspection activities.
• Inspection tasks and activities are not limited to those listed above and may be expanded by WPA based on projected construction progress.
• Reports are to meet the requirements of TRS-OA-IP-01 Integrated Oversight Process.
• Monthly reports of construction site inspection services provided.

CONTRACTOR DELIVERABLES

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspector shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined below:

• Weekly Report. This report will address work accomplished, and deliverable progress to be provided to the technical monitor.
• 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:

1. Deliverable progress, and date(s) submitted if applicable, submitted within this invoice period.
2. Work schedule for Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspector, to include any leave taken.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspector shall ensure that GSSC personnel supporting this task possess the following qualifications:

Experience – Minimum of twenty (20) years of substantive experience and knowledge inspecting various construction activities, plus an additional 5 years of specialized experience performing construction site inspections on large and/or highly complex industrial federal nuclear and/or chemical processing facility construction projects.

(Mechanical Site Inspectors only) Must meet the qualifications for Owner’s Inspector as define in ASME B31.3—i.e., not less than 10 years’ experience in the design, fabrication, or inspection of industrial pressure piping.  Each 20% of satisfactorily completed work toward an engineering degree recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology shall be considered equivalent to 1 year of experience up to 5 years total; or be an AWS CWI or SCWI with 5 years of experience in the design, fabrication, or examination of industrial pressure piping.

• ·Possess related national inspection accreditation credentials in areas such as welding, civil, or electrical construction inspection areas, and have a demonstrated ability to clearly document inspections performed and accurately describe issues identified in terms of contract, authorization basis, and dangerous waste permit requirements.
• ·Knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (continued)

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Working level knowledge of knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
• Working level of knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures (e.g., ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, and DOE O 414.1C, National Electric Code, and NFPA 70E, etc., as appropriate)

REQUIRED TRAINING

Maintaining proficiencies in the following through periodic training:

• Hanford General Employee Training (better known as HGET).
• WTP site access.

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

Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy government offices, The Hanford Site, and Richland, WA.   This position is also teleworked eligible at the discretion of the Technical Monitor (TM) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in consultation with the Contracting Officer (CO).

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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