Performance Oversight Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates • Richland, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Performance Oversight Specialist opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office. The Performance Oversight Specialist will provide project controls support services in support of Tank Waste Mission and Business Operations. Support will be provided in the following areas: Facilitate the transition of the Direct Feed High Level Waste (DFHLW) Mission to an operations effort, coordinate and lead a team of senior engineers to develop a Process Control Strategy (PCS) for the integrated DFHLW configured facilities. Assist with oversight of contractor performance. 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. Assist HFO (WTP and TWO) in oversight and input on process control, chemical safety, and flowsheet development by WTP and TOC contractors. Provide support in the assessments of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) progress for the WTP HLW systems in the baseline and DFLAW configurations. 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. Provide WTP Performance Assurance support to the Assistant Manager WTP (AMWTP), Deputy AMWTP, and Division Directors, for management assessments, action tracking and record management. Provide auditing and training support. Utilize excellent writing and communication skills in all interactions.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management. Six (6) years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree.
• 25+ 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 20+ years of direct WTP capital project experience, with demonstrated ability to perform WTP oversight in accordance with DOE processes, document results in ICAS, and provide quality related oversight to WTP Federal Project Directors to address performance issues and verify facility milestone completion.
• 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.
• United States Citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Direct HFO experience with the Hanford Site mission and WTP capital project, activities, and priorities.
• In-depth knowledge of DOE Hanford and WTP 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 proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the transition of the Direct Feed High Level Waste (DFHLW) Mission to an operations effort
• Coordinate and lead a team of senior engineers to develop a Process Control Strategy (PCS) for the integrated DFHLW configured facilities
• Assist with oversight of contractor performance
• 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
• Assist HFO (WTP and TWO) in oversight and input on process control, chemical safety, and flowsheet development by WTP and TOC contractors
• Provide support in the assessments of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) progress for the WTP HLW systems in the baseline and DFLAW configurations
• 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
• Provide WTP Performance Assurance support to the Assistant Manager WTP (AMWTP), Deputy AMWTP, and Division Directors, for management assessments, action tracking and record management
• Provide auditing and training support
• Utilize excellent writing and communication skills in all interactions

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability insurance
• pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior