HLW Senior Technical Advisor

ATTAINX INC•Richland, WA

9h•$180,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

AttainX, Inc. is in search of a HLW Senior Technical Advisor individual that will support the Department of Energy (DOE), Hanford Field Office (HFO) with general support services for Waste Treatment and Immobilization Project (WTP).

Requirements

BS/BA degree in engineering, science or business management
15 years’ experience working on High-Level Waste Vitrification facilities as a senior technical advisor for the activities described under technical requirements
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

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
Expert-level proficient in Microsoft 365

Responsibilities

Develop and implement cost saving approaches in collaboration with the contractor that meet all contractual and technical requirements and result in measurable reductions to contract cost.
Facilitate effective partnering strategies aligned with recognized standards such as ISO 44001 Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems.
Provide expert support in resolving complex technical and regulatory issues where requirements may be unclear or evolving. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to: Quality Assurance, Nuclear Safety, Industrial Health, Engineering and Design.
Assist in identifying, analyzing, and recommending resolution paths for issues impacting regulatory compliance, design maturity, operational readiness and safety integration.
Provide expert technical and programmatic advice to the Federal Project Director to support informed decision making related to HLW Vitrification facility design, construction and operations.
Supply technical evaluations of contractor proposals, re-baselining efforts and cost/pricing assessments.
Deliver expert review and analysis of technical bases, pricing methodologies and supporting documentation developed by contractors or other sources.
Provide strategic technical guidance in emerging and cross functional project areas, including: Defense in Depth strategies, Safety SSC procurement planning and execution, Chemical Safety Management Program implementation, Alignment of Quality Assurance requirements with Nuclear Safety standards, Strengthening interfaces and integration among Nuclear Safety, QA, Engineering and Operations organizations.