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Hanford Mission Integration Solutions · 8 hours ago

Scientist (40705)

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Hanford Mission Integration Solutions is seeking a Scientist to serve as the approval authority for Emergency Planning Hazards Assessments and Hazard Surveys on the Hanford Site. The role involves delivering training, conducting assessments, and coordinating with various safety and emergency management teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and effective emergency preparedness.

Government Administration

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of DOE O 151.1D requirements for Category 2 and 3 non-reactor nuclear facilities, commensurate with the hazards present

Serving as a qualified hazards analyst. Performing, developing, and documenting dispersion modeling and toxicological and radiological consequence hazards assessments

Coordinating with nuclear safety, criticality safety, and security analysis staff to ensure documents are consistent with safety basis documents and vulnerability assessment requirements

Reviewing, writing, and maintaining Emergency Action Level (EAL) procedures for hazardous facilities

Technically reviewing, analyzing, and writing EPHAs and HSs

Supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in performing impact analysis of changes to the Site boundary, Site access, and future uses of Site lands as related to emergency management

Development and delivery of Hanford Emergency Operations Center (EOC) consequence assessment procedures, methods, and training products

Supporting the Site Emergency management drill team by providing hazards and consequence reviews to ensure technical accuracy

Conducting surveillances and assessments of HMIS and other Hanford contractor emergency management programs

Supporting drills and exercises as a technical contributor

Interfacing with offsite emergency management agencies, DOE, and contractor management at all levels

Making decisions and recommendations within authorized limits prescribed by manager, policy, DOE Order, et al

Maintaining and updating resource materials associate with emergency preparedness plans and procedures

Reviewing recommendations for soundness of judgment and application of standards and policies

Maintaining current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations affecting emergency planning

Understanding and adherence to safety policies and procedures while performing assigned duties

Participating and/or reporting to a variety of meetings, committees, and working groups

Independently implement DOE O 151.1D requirements for Category 2 and 3 non-reactor nuclear facilities, commensurate with the hazards present

Serve as an expert-level, qualified hazards analyst. Performing, developing, and documenting dispersion modeling and toxicological and radiological consequence hazards assessments

Facilitate and oversee coordination with nuclear safety, criticality safety, and security analysis staff to ensure documents are consistent with safety basis documents and vulnerability assessment requirements and provide subject matter level guidance

Technical reviewing, analyzing, and writing EPHAs and Hazard Surveys (HS)

Advising DOE emergency management staff on adequacy and acceptability of contractor prepared EPHAs, HS, and EALs

Qualification

Hazards analysisDispersion modelingEmergency managementRegulatory knowledgeTechnical writingComplex calculationsCommunication skills

Required

The ability to respond to the Hanford EOC on evenings and weekends in the event of an emergency

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to perform complex calculations and knowledge of scientific principles

Ability to manage a heavy workload