D&D Specialist 03870 NWSS

Location: Livermore California
Title: D&D Specialist
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering program management environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization environmental restoration unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP) regulatory public involvement services environmental compliance logistics and records and facility management.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The D&D Specialist provides support to the development and execution of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) Program for oversight of decontamination and demolition (D&D) operations at LLNL. He/she will be part of our on-site team representing the TAC on behalf of our TAC Program Manager in performing oversight of D&D activities on multiple projects reviewing demolition contractor submittals monitoring field activities and communicating with multiple parties to ensure the timely safe and compliant achievement of project goals. This is primarily a liaison position requiring high-level technical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement LLNL TAC programmatic documents.
• Support development implementation and maintenance of Department of Energy (DOE) programmatic oversight and integration documents such as the Project Execution Plan baseline quality assurance implementation plan interface agreements etc.
• Serve as a subject matter expert having substantive knowledge of and experience with environmental remediation and D&D of radiologically contaminated facilities in a DOE governed setting.
• Serve as subject matter expert having substantive knowledge of and experience with non-radiological hazards such as asbestos Beryllium lead and similar non-radiological contaminants.
• Provide subject matter expert review of demolition contractor technical and administrative submittals.
• Provide subject matter expert consultation with DOE-EM NNSA and LLNL on topics related to D&D.
• Work constructively with DOE USACE and/or other government agencies.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and integrating operations / construction work control and planning finance and accounting project controls and scheduling safety radiation protection quality industrial hygiene procurement and engineering on DOE sites on complex projects.
• Ensure work is performed according to approved project plans procedures and policies.
• Coordinate multiple disciplines including: operations safety industrial hygiene quality engineering transportation and waste management radiation protection and other functional groups on the project as well as contracts management.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop schedules and budgets. Interpret progress schedules and cost accounting reports. Develop evaluate and interpret production and earned value metrics. Track project progress and planning activities with Primavera scheduling and Deltek Cost Point accounting software.
• Develop budgets and schedules for future work; lead/participate in negotiations with client; develop estimates to complete (ETC) and estimates at completion (EAC) for ongoing work.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of project deliverables.
• Participate in periodic project review meetings (internal and external).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study
• 10 years of relevant practical experience in a subject field that demonstrates considerable experience in Decontamination & Decommissioning (D&D) Decontamination & Remediation (D&R) Safety & Health (S&H) infrastructure and operations oversight.
• Broad knowledge of industry standards and practices
• Subject matter expertise can include but is not limited to engineering nuclear construction/deconstruction specialized regulatory/environmental/waste management chemical processing etc.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to interface with clients and manage expectations to ensure satisfaction.
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including MS Office (Word Excel Access and PowerPoint).

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Must be able to work overtime and travel as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Professional Engineer
• Project Management Professional
• DOE experience preferred.
• Nuclear facility experience preferred.
• Waste management experience preferred.
• HAZWOPER and Rad Worker Training Preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to climb ladders walk outdoors and around job sites
• Lift up to 40 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoors and outdoors.
• Work around heavy equipment moving parts and occasional loud noise.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.