Glass Technology – Furnace Operations SME (Part Time)

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Glass Technology – Furnace Operations SME (Part Time) opportunity in Richland, WA.

Part Time Assignment: 320 hours

Scope Of Work

Dry Materials Handling & Batching Systems Design and Operations to support the Assistant Manager for Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (AMWTP)

Position Overview

Provide support for the AMWTP in the following areas:

• Participate in the engineering review for design, operational assumptions, likely maintenance, and reliability for the Glass Former Chemical (GFC) components at WTP.
• Advise and inform the Federal staff and share as guided by the Federal Staff with the WTP
• Contractor. The contractor is assumed to have a broad base of experience with commercial glass dry materials handling and batch house designs and operations. This experience should be from personal experience in 6-30MT/day-sized operations.
• The Contractor will advise Federal Staff participating in design oversight of the GFC as to likely or experienced impacts to plant operations from the subtleties of the WTP
• Contractor’s opinions advanced from their largely conceptual experience in continuous glass manufacturing.
• Utilize excellent writing and communication skills in all interactions.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – BS/BA degree in Ceramic Engineering. In addition, an excess of twelve (12) years of experience as a substitute for PhD.
• At least 30 years of experience in Glass Technology - Raw Material Specifications, Batch Formulation for desired glass chemistry and physical properties, Glass Quality target definitions for maximizing production and reducing manufacturing costs, and Furnace Operations - Monitoring of day-to-day plant operating data.
• Experience with researching and navigating complex federal regulations tied to Environmental Issues associated with compliance for furnace air emissions (NOX. SOX & Particulate) and hazardous waste disposal of refractory flue debris. Mandatory cullet recycling content compliance.
• Recognition of professional accomplishments as evidenced by appointment to Fellow status in the American Ceramic Society, Society of Glass Technology, or Glass Problems Conference Advisory Board.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with continuous glass manufacturing plant operations.
• Proven track record of success in Glass Technology, Batch Formulation, Quality target definitions for maximizing production and reducing manufacturing costs, Furnace Design - Refractory selection, Furnace Rebuilds, Furnace Operations, Environmental Issues associated with compliance for furnace air emissions (NOX. SOX & Particulate) and hazardous waste disposal of refractory flue debris, and Customer Service Issues” relating to glass properties influencing customer acceptance such as chemical durability, glass color, defect reductions (seeds, blisters, stones, inhomogeneities, etc.).
• Possession of an advanced degree or additional certifications in Ceramic Engineering.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site vitrification mission needs in common glass manufacturing processes.
• As needed, will be counseled by Federal Staff in DOE’s program management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn and utilize, various technology management tools used at Hanford.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Expert-level proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
  
  

Other Job-Related Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
  
  

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!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

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- and post-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, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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