Software Engineer and I&C Subject Matter Expert

ATTAINX INC • Richland, WA

2h • $170,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office (HFO) and at the Hanford Site in Richland, WA

Salary: $170,000 - $220,000 maximum salary range. The salary range may vary based on years of relevant professional experience, skillset, education and federal government contract experience.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in engineering, science or business management; alternatively, an accredited high school certificate plus eight years of specialized experience in engineering, science or business management in addition to the requisite experience
• MS/MA of PhD degree in a relevant field is considered to be two to five years of experience, respectively
• 14+ years of directly applicable experience as a senior executive or consultant interfacing and working with organizational executives and senior management, or senior technical and business individuals, in a government or industry on strategic, management, technical or business issues
• Professional career must demonstrate 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office Suite tools
• Maintain proficiency in the following through periodic training: Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Site access WTP Site qualifications including US Department of Energy (DOE) startup engineer qualifications
• 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
• 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
• US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nuclear power plants
• Proven track record of success in Instrumentation and Controls (I&C), electrical, DCS, software startup engineer
• Possession of an advanced degree or additional certifications and/or training in electrical design engineering modification qualified, root cause investigation, I&C electrical setpoint calculation
• Experience with testing, operations, maintenance, training programs or processes in a nuclear facility
• Familiarity with, or ability to, quickly learn and utilize various technology management tools used at the Hanford Site
• Exceptional communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractors 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 functions consistent with DOE-PRO-CIPE-50085, Integrated Oversight.
• Identify and report contractor performance in Integrated Contractor Assurance System (iCAS).
• Provide options for issue resolution, if discovered.
• Conduct critical assessments to identify the cause of technical problems encountered in the HLW facility. This work requires comprehensive and professional knowledge of several engineering disciplines to include, but not limited to: Software I&C Electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering Support systems including water and HVAC
• 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 organizational units, industry, DOE Headquarters (HQ), regulatory agencies and stakeholder groups to assist in issue resolution.
• Provide technical advice and consultation to a multidisciplinary professional and technical group of 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 and 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 to include: Component and system requirements Safety, risk reduction and reliability designs Startup test indices (STIs) Contractor field work execution Process and procedure compliance Technical requirements implementation
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Utilize excellent writing and communication skills in all interactions.

Benefits

• paid vacation
• paid holidays and paid sick days
• medical, dental, vision benefits and health saving accounts
• a matching 401K plan
• tuition, training, certification and professional development programs
• work-life balance and employee engagement priorities and long- & short-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees