Services
Staff Augmentation
Staff Augmentation contracting is at the core of all our service areas. Our team at Value Added Solutions provides the entire human capital management process for clients with short-term and long-term project staffing needs.
Our Talent Management Team sources competent individuals to fill diverse client requirements using local and nationwide industry networks and leading-edge recruiting platforms. VAS employs project direct hires for the duration of the project scope, providing best-in-class compensation and a robust benefits package. We continually optimize our workforce by utilizing the lessons we have learned from multiple projects and clients. As an employee’s assignment concludes, we proactively assess opportunities in their area that fit their skills and expertise.
We pride ourselves on communicating proactively and regularly with our distributed workforce; instantly addressing employment-related concerns without interrupting the project’s performance.
Staff Augmentation
Engineering & Design
Engineering & Design
VAS supports our clients’ missions by providing highly qualified professional subject matter experts (SMEs) of various engineering disciplines. We focus on engineering and design processes for complex and unique solutions for our federal, state, and commercial nuclear clients.
Our Engineers and SMEs review, assess, and resolve issues during the early project design stages to help reduce design conflicts and avoid costly project overruns. We specialize in hard-to-fill positions and high-demand individuals with a demonstrated strong performance record. VAS engineers and experts can support the preparation of various project deliverables, including schematics and process flow diagrams (PFD); piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID); equipment layouts and general arrangement drawings; 3D mechanical assembly models and drawings; structural, thermal, hydraulic, and electromagnetic analysis; design analysis and calculation reports, engineering product specifications, assembly and operations procedures, safety and hazard analysis, design verification reports, and Intergraph plant design (PDS).
Project Management & Controls
VAS supplies project management and control services. We have expertise in project management and experience providing project control functions to our federal, state, and commercial nuclear clients. VAS will assist our clients in all project stages, from inception to completion.
Our Project Managers (PMs) assume responsibility for the safe and successful completion of projects within scope and schedule by using their mastery of scheduling, budgeting, and cost accounting techniques as well as their working knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes. They provide periodic and timely guidance to the project sponsor, workforce, and other stakeholders throughout a project’s life cycle.
VAS assists our clients with Project Controls Management by achieving defined cost, schedule, and technical objectives. Our expertise includes Earned Value Management System (EVMS) consulting, Planning/Scheduling (P6 Primavera, MS Project), cost management tracking (Cobra), earned value analysis, cost estimation, project execution, and project reporting.
Project Management & Controls
Waste & Environmental Management
Waste & Environmental Management
VAS provides waste and environmental management (EM) services to support our client’s EM programs that protect the local area’s environment and population health. Our environmental services include procedures, regulatory compliance, audits, hazardous materials management, pollution control, and training.
Our waste management team ensures waste is accurately characterized so that disposed of materials comply with all regulations, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Administratively, VAS completes the documentation and record-keeping required by DOE under various regulations.
Waste Management
VAS provides waste management planning, waste profiling, radiological and chemical characterization, packaging, transportation, container inspections, preparation and review of shipping and support documentation, and oversight of loading operations and shipping schedules. VAS can define packaging requirements, develop procedures, perform management assessments, provide field implementation, regulatory compliance oversight, and support. Administratively, VAS completes the documentation and record-keeping required by DOE under various regulations and special records under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) that governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste, and CERCLA, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for sites under the Federal Superfund Law.
Environmental Management
VAS has experience in industrial and government worksites and a background focused on environmental, safety, and engineering activities. With diverse experience, VAS personnel provide environmental services to our industrial and government clients in the areas of regulatory compliance, environmental audits, Hazardous Materials Management, and air/water pollution control under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA). VAS can help ensure that all chemicals on a site comply with the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and have positive certification; this includes Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Asbestos, lead, mercury, formaldehyde, and certain Hexavalent Chromium compounds. The VAS team of environmental and compliance experts and engineers can assist with managing or remediation and closure of existing Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). VAS can aid in developing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, permit preparation, oversight and field support, and alternative analyses. Environmental Management System (EMS) integration, including procedures and processes for training, monitoring, summarizing, and environmental performance reporting, is part of the VAS skillset.
Quality Assurance
VAS provides Quality Assurance (QA) consulting services to aid clients in developing and implementing quality assurance procedures, plans, and specifications using the proper national or international standards. VAS supports clients’ existing QA programs through external assessment, corrective action planning, and evaluation.
VAS is capable of supporting your new or existing Quality Assurance program in several ways. We provide off-site vendor fabrication and shop surveillance. We can refine your messaging with documentation review for technical bids/proposals, statements of work, and contract submittals. For construction projects, we provide civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering quality oversight. VAS consultants offer crucial corrective action support including reviewing codes, standards, and regulations for impact on existing procedures and specifications. Our consultants will make recommendations to issue or revise procedures to achieve conformance. We also offer vendor QC inspections by Certified Welding Inspectors, Mechanical SMEs, and Electrical SMEs
Standards we specialize in
DOE Directive – Quality Assurance (DOE O 414.1D)
Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plants (10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B)
Conform to NRC Regulations for quality through audited control of design, documentation, instruction, procurement, measuring, testing, auditing, and special processes.
Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications (ASME NQA-1)
Certify that your Program meets the quality assurance requirements necessary to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient utilization of nuclear energy and management and processing of radioactive materials.
Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000)
Ensure customer confidence in your products or services and that your organization complies with applicable regulations through a risk-based (preventative) approach to quality over a wide range of topics.
Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14000)
Systematically enhance environmental performance, manage environmental responsibilities, fulfill compliance obligations, and achieve the environmental objectives.
Quality Assurance
Construction Management
Construction Management
The VAS construction management team ensures that project and maintenance activities are completed for the customer safely, on schedule, within budget, and at the proper quality level through a demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate construction strategies and techniques. Our team wields an extensive knowledge of national codes, standards, and environmental regulations related to construction projects and tasks.
Our construction managers ensure that resources execute the assigned scope safely, securely, and cost-effectively by following performance and quality baselines. VAS can provide construction support staff to aid our clients with design reviews, contract reviews, change order analysis, cost estimates, cost evaluations, labor relations, construction scheduling, earned value management, inspections, quality assurance, and productivity analysis.
Environmental Safety & Health
VAS helps our clients take steps toward protecting our environment by preventing pollution, minimizing impact, and complying with applicable requirements. We help ensure worker safety through hazard prevention and control, transparency of ES&H performance and concerns, and continuous improvement. We specialize in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene Program Support, and Radiological Controls.
Safety
VAS provides on-site safety support services in the areas of program/plan and procedure development/implementation, management, and oversight, human performance improvement, medical surveillance, walk-downs for hazard recognition, hazard analysis development, development/review of corporate and required project documents, audits and assessments, regulatory compliance, and routine job inspections.
Industrial Hygiene
Our Industrial Hygiene services include compliance, identification, evaluation, communication, and environmental hazard control. VAS offers Industrial Hygiene compliance and consulting support services to our clients with employee exposure monitoring expertise in areas such as asbestos, lead, beryllium, volatile organics, indoor air quality, and outdoor air quality.
Radiological Controls
Value Added Solutions, Inc. supplies radiological control services to ensure compliance with Occupational Radiation Protection (10CFR835). We supply Radiological Control Technician (RCT) support for research, maintenance, and demolition, as well as disposal activities for construction D&D and remediation projects. Our ANSI 3.1 qualified RCTs and certified health physicists will evaluate the effects and impacts on the environment and human health through assessments, characterization, remediation, and disposal.
Environmental Safety & Health
Information Technology
Information Technology
VAS Technology Experts guide our clients through the sophisticated and ever-changing digital landscape in a broad spectrum of capacities. Our team plans, implements, secures, supports, and evolves systems to unlock potential and improve operational performance throughout an organization.
Data & Business Intelligence
VAS Database Architects are skilled in planning, developing, and implementing the digital framework needed to support multi-organizational activities in multiple environments. Our Database Administrators have proven experience with data warehouse administration, cloud architecture, and business intelligence platforms. Our Business Analysts deliver in-depth and contextual insight into financial and operational data.
Cyber Security
Our certified Cyber Security Experts (CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.) have in-depth knowledge of software quality assurance, intrusion prevention, penetration testing, auditing, and process improvement. We offer implementation and monitoring of security appliances, intrusion detection systems, content filtering, and mobile device management platforms to detect and prevent attacks and data leaks.
System & Network Administration
Our System Administrators maintain and control numerous virtual and physical environments prevention and recovery planning for small and large organizations. VAS Network Administrators secure, maintain, and improve the quality of information networks. Our help-desk teams assist end-users with application and system-related issues as well as initialize new users and equipment.
Business Services
Value Added Solutions is fully staffed to support our clients with a full range of business services including accounting, finance, human resources, procurement, contracts, technical writing, training services, records management, and administrative support.
Accounting & Finance
We provide accounting and finance support following Generally Acceptable Accounting Procedures (GAAP) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) accounting standards. Specific areas include government contract required Project Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Multi-state payroll processing, ledger auditing, financial statement and reporting preparation and review, and financial controls implementation.
Human Resources
Our HR professionals support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems with a strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry best practices. We provide a full range of professional Human Resources services, including recruitment and selection of employees, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and managerial relations.
Procurement & Contracts
Our procurement and contracts staff have the knowledge and experience needed to prepare, analyze, review, issue, negotiate, and administer procurement packages as well as identify and resolve customer/supplier concerns. Our candidates possess a thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) as well as experience with a variety of procurement situations, including construction contracts, services, staff augmentation, engineered equipment, and fabrications as needed for your open positions.
Technical Writing
Value Added Solutions provides a full range of technical writing services specializing in preparing, editing, and standardizing a wide variety of professional-grade documents, including manuals, pamphlets, letters, instructions, training materials, and policy documents. Our technical writers possess the knowledge and skills necessary to produce the required documents according to established standards and update documents prepared by others.
Training
VAS provides training services for a variety of industry settings and groups of all sizes. Our training professionals boast excellent communication, management, and team-building skills and can develop, implement, conduct, and evaluate a variety of training programs. From virtual and traditional classroom settings to written and online programs, our trainers ensure dissemination of information is consistent, effective, and tailored to the setting.
Records Management
VAS provides Records Management and Document Control (RMDC) services that include the creation and receipt, distribution, use, maintenance, and disposition of all types of records and documents at all security levels. These tasks are completed in a manner that ensures all material is properly controlled and maintained in full compliance with set procedures and all contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements. Our RMDC team members bring strong PC, interpersonal, and communication skills to aid in position duties.
Administrative Support
Value Added Solutions provides a wide variety of administrative services, including office and project administrative functions at all levels, from entry to supervisory roles. Our administrative staff members are experienced and knowledgeable in general office technologies, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and effectively develop and maintain positive working relationships with peers, staff, and customers.
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