Grants/Proposal Writer jobs in Richland, WA

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Procedure Writer opportunity in Richland, WA to support the Waste Treatment Plant at the Hanford Site.

Work Location: On-site
Per Diem: travel/per diem is available for those who qualify
Citizenship: United States Citizenship Required

PROJECT OVERVIEW:
This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The selected applicant needs to be able and willing to work weekends as needed, as well as night shift (5:30pm to 4:00am) and weekends as needed.

JOB SUMMARY
Reports to the Operations Procedures Supervisor and is responsible for developing and maintaining the plant operating procedures to support safe and compliant operations of systems and facilities. Performs work in accordance with Plant Operations programs and other applicable project procedures in accordance with policies and all applicable laws, regulations, Contract, Authorization Basis, and technical requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment
• Administer procedure process activities including:
  • Develop operating procedures - component noun naming, procedure requirements identification, procedure design, procedure development, quality verification, procedure review and approval process
  • Revise operating procedures - review and incorporate revisions due to program changes, design changes, lessons learned, operating experience
• Develop and revise alarm response procedures, abnormal operating procedures, emergency operating procedures, surveillances, and operator rounds
• Ensure that personnel responsible for the commissioning of the facility have technically accurate procedures to operate the facility in a safe and efficient manner
• Conduct Job Hazards Analyses (JHA) and implement safety protocols in new procedures to mitigate hazards
• Incorporate and track activity-level requirements in operating procedures
• Coordinate communication among support organizations and the area facilities to ensure optimum support of completing commissioning phase operations training and procedures scope
• Assist in the performance of observations and assessments to ensure activities are safely and correctly conducted
• Implement corrective actions in technical and programmatic documents from Project Condition Reports
• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (in a related field) and 6 years plant operations experience, or equivalent technical experience including technical procedures development and implementation, OR
• 12 years in lieu of degree plant operations experience, or equivalent technical experience, including technical procedures development and implementation.
• Experience in Naval Nuclear, Department of Energy Nuclear, or Commercial Nuclear Operations
• Procedure Professionals Association (PPA) certification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to complete a pre-hire drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education. US Citizenship Required.
• Upon reporting, must be able to complete and pass a medical evaluation for badging purposes. Must have full mobility, be able to walk on uneven or broken surfaces (rocks, gravel, etc.). The examination includes, but is not limited to ability to pass blood pressure test, able to bend, twist, pull, push, climb, and lift more than 20 lbs.

Per Diem Details
If applicable, mobilization and demobilization expenses (mileage, lodging, and M&IE) are authorized to and from the assignment location if point of origin is more than 50 miles away. Demobilization is authorized only if the assignment is completed per the assignment end date, or Bechtel ends the assignment earlier than specified.

Contract employees are expected to drive their own car to the assignment location. Lodging plus methodology is approved for the settling-in period of the first 30 days or until long-term lodging is occupied, whichever occurs first. For mobilization, demobilization and during the settling-in period all charges, except M&IE per diems, are to be invoiced by the agency to Bechtel with required receipts. After long-term lodging is occupied, or the 30-day period has elapsed, the per diem allowance for lodging, meals and incidental expenses will be no more than 55% of the approved FTR rate. Meals will be expensed via daily entry into myTime time record system. Expense reports including receipts will continue to be required for lodging. Actual lodging costs up to 55% of the approved FTR rate will be reimbursed.

Contract employees on single status assignments of 3 months or more may be granted trips home. Trips are not to exceed a frequency of once every 28 days provided that a minimum of 30 days, from the trip departure date, remain in the assignment. Trips are expected to be scheduled over the weekends and will be on the contract employee’s own time. Up to 3 days of home leave travel expenses will be reimbursed including parking and car rental at home (if own car was driven to project location). M&IE is only paid on travel days. Deviations in home leave schedules require project approval. Reimbursement for travel via common carrier (airline, train, or bus) may not exceed the cost of economy class airfare.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and unique qualifications, and may range between $34 to $75 hourly.
Benefits may be structured to best suit your needs. We offer paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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