Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Glass Subject Matter Expert (PR0165)

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. 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). #TechnicalCrossCuttingJobs #EnergyTechnology #Jugaad #Hanford #EnvironmentalManagement #NukeWorker CORE COMPETENCIES Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a part