Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Glass Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Glass Subject Matter Expert - GSSC [1099 Contractor Senior Consultant] located: The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area to Provide services and support as a Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Glass Subject Matter Expert (PR0165) at The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area. 

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Subject Matter Expert support services as part of general support services for The Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Site for the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Site requires general support services for the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP). WTP requests 0.5 full-time equivalents (FTE) general support contractor (960 labor hours) to provide support in the following areas:

• Provides detailed research evaluations to ensure that credible engineering input based upon sound scientific principles can be utilized by the WTP in support of its mission.
• Provides technical oversight of manuscripts prepared by Enhanced Waste Glass program performers for submission to high-impact professional journals.
• Contributes to operational risk reduction.
• Participates in the specification of a methodology for evaluating new glass-forming chemical sources and evaluation of the needed sources.
• Evaluates and contributes to matrixes of glass productions.

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Glass Subject Matter Expert shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner. Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Glass Subject Matter Expert employee shall submit a weekly report to the technical monitor addressing work accomplished, and deliverable progress.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For A GSSC Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Glass Subject Matter Expert (PR0165) | 1099 Contractor Candidates:

• The Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Glass Subject Matter Expert - 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.

Skills / Abilities / Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Contractor personnel shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Education – MS or higher degree in engineering or physical science. Nine (9) years of experience may be substituted for MS degree.
• Experience – Nine (9) years of directly applicable successful experience as a management consultant or senior manager. University-level teaching and supervising postdoctoral students' experience would be considered applicable.
• Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience or ability to advance the measurement of cold-cap rheology, slurry feed melting, and viscosity properties of melts.
• List of experience/papers or publications with advanced scientific modeling of temperature-viscosity, for evolved gases and GFC sources for glass melters (past ten years only).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate familiarity and relevant experience and ability to perform under Hanford or other government agency procedures.
• Compliance with site-specific safety and security requirements, including badging and office protocols.
• Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Common skills and technical requirements for a WTP Subject Matter Expert at Hanford may include:
• In-depth knowledge of waste treatment and immobilization processes: Expertise in the technologies, methodologies, and best practices associated with waste treatment and immobilization, particularly relevant to the Hanford site.
• Regulatory compliance: Understanding and experience with the regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to waste treatment and immobilization operations, including environmental regulations and waste management protocols.
• Process optimization and troubleshooting: Ability to identify areas for improvement in waste treatment processes, troubleshoot technical issues, and propose solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Project management: Proficiency in managing complex projects related to waste treatment and immobilization, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Risk assessment and mitigation: Skill in assessing potential risks associated with waste treatment and immobilization processes, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Technical documentation and reporting: Capability to prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations related to waste treatment and immobilization activities, including regulatory compliance reports, process evaluations, and progress updates.
• Collaboration and communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and other subject matter experts in the field.
• Hanford-specific knowledge: Familiarity with the unique challenges, history, and complexities associated with waste treatment and immobilization operations at the Hanford site, including understanding the site's legacy waste and current remediation efforts.

Competencies Required

• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

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

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. Requests for travel will be assessed by the TM utilizing criteria to determine the benefit to the Government.  Such benefit is measured by the opportunity to support the recognition and general acceptance of work products produced by the ORP Enhanced Waste Glass Program. Examples of beneficial travel include:  invitations to present invited presentations at significant international conferences and summer schools, travel to plan, collaborate, consult with performers and assess progress of work performed by our international academic partners (e.g., University of Chemical Technology (Prague), Sheffield-Hallam University and University of Sheffield (Sheffield) and CNRS/CEA Laboratories (France).

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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.  ProSidian Consulting participates in a Basic Match with a % of pay for participants who defer at least a required minimum % of their pay.  The Basic Match is structured as follows:  100% of the first 3% of pay that is contributed; and 50% of the next 2% of pay that is contributed.
• 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.
• Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things with the right way.  The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.  FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME’S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.  ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED. Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email.  Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.

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