SUMMARY
Provide oversight of contractor support systems for the High-Level Waste (HLW) facility to ensure compliance with established criteria, sound engineering principles, and professional practices through assessments, surveillances, design reviews, and other oversight activities consistent with DOE-PRO-CIPE-50085 (Integrated Oversight).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and report contractor performance in iCAS.
Provide options for resolution of issues, if discovered.
Conduct critical assessments to identify the cause of technical problems encountered in the HLW facility.
Identify compliance, omissions, discrepancies, inadequacies, and nonconformance against approved criteria, procedures, or regulations.
Coordinate oversight with multiple organizations and disciplines to ensure operability, quality, and safety of systems and components.
Consult with engineers or technical staff in other organization units, industry, DOE Headquarters, regulatory agencies, and stakeholder groups to assist in issue resolution.
Provide technical advice and consultation to a multidisciplinary group of professional and technical personnel engaged in carrying out the HLW project.
Validate the implementation of program requirements for the HLW facility.
Identify and assist in the mitigation of risks associated with HLW and supporting facilities.
Consult with Engineering, Construction, External DOE Startup entities, and other various entities to recommend corrective actions.
Identify opportunities to reduce risks associated with HLW and supporting facilities.
Follow-up on issues, adverse conditions, and other areas of concern to ensure corrective actions are implemented correctly.
Review HLW technical products including:
Component and System Requirements.
Safety, Risk Reduction, and Reliability Designs.
Startup Test Indices (STIs).
Contractor work execution in the field.
Process and procedure compliance.
Technical requirements implementation.
Participate in staff meetings.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or business management, or alternatively, an accredited high school certificate plus eight (8) 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 two (2) and five (5) years of experience, respectively.
Fourteen (14) years of directly applicable experience as a senior executive or consultant interfacing and working with organizational executives and senior management, or senior technical or business individuals, in government or industry on strategic, management, technical, or business issues.
Professional career that demonstrates a steady progression of promotions and positions assuming greater responsibility.
Experience with testing, operations, maintenance, training programs or processes in a nuclear facility.
Experience with startup testing and commissioning processes in a chemical and/or nuclear facility.
Proven experience in supporting programs and project oversight requiring coordination, analysis, reporting, review and monitoring.
Proficient in Microsoft 365. Expert-level proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Maintain proficiency in the following through periodic training:
WTP Site access.
WTP site qualifications including DOE Startup Engineer qualification.
Capability to conduct oversight against the following DOE Orders/Standards:
DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations.
DOE O 426.2 Training, Qualification, and Certification Requirements.
DOE O 425.1D, Verification of Readiness to Start Up or Restart Nuclear Facilities.
Maintain proficiency in the following through periodic training:
WTP Site access.
WTP site qualifications including DOE Startup Engineer qualification.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Experience with Nuclear Power Plants.
Proven track record of success in I&C/Electrical/DCS/Software Startup Engineer.
Possession of an advanced degree or additional certifications/training in: Electrical Design Engineering Modification Qualified, Root Cause Investigator, I&C and Electrical Setpoint Calculation.
Experience with testing, operations, maintenance, training programs or processes in a nuclear facility.
Experience with startup testing and commissioning processes in a chemical and/or nuclear facility.
Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
In-depth knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.
Proficient in DOE's program management practices, policies, and procedures.
Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn and utilize, various technology management tools used at Hanford.
Exceptional communication skills.
Knowledge of DOE policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities.
Knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.
TRAVEL
The expected travel time is less than 25%.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver's license and be insurable on the company's automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting, including the normal office equipment (e.g., computer, fax machines, copier) and with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing; occasional walking or standing, occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE
Pay range: $150,000 to $185,000 per year.
Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.
Compliance:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/
We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal\opportunity_ Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).
Requisition ID: 4110
