Position Summary:

The Plant Engineering organization is responsible for technical support to the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) during Construction, Startup, and Commissioning and Operations. Plant Engineering activities include preservation of the technical baseline, configuration management of designed structures, systems, and components (SSCs), support to operations and maintenance, and preservation of the authorization basis for operation of plant equipment. This position provides support to the Plant Engineering organization through assignment to program element activities, implementation of procedural responsibilities, and utilization of accumulated experience and special skills. Assignments for this job position are wide and varied; involving topics such as compliance with standards, regulations, permits, and policies, configuration management, quality control, modification testing, plant and system performance measures, and all aspects of engineering principles and safety regulations.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC and will be 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.

Responsibilities:

Undertake tasks as assigned (competence permitting)

Know, understand, and apply the principles of the Nuclear Safety and Quality Culture.

Know, understand, and apply the principles of the Integrated Safety Management System.

Apply due diligence in resolving Plant Engineering issues.

The position will execute plant engineering activities ensuring optimum deliverables are achieved safely with quality and productivity that supports the expectations and integrity of Plant Engineering.

Assumes increasing independence in work performance and results delivery.

Coordinate and control assigned aspects of the plant engineering program in order to meet agreed to departmental objectives.

Ensures the safe and effective introduction of new process improvement and technologies.

Ensures work output follows established procedures, guides, and instructions.

Identifies strategies to facilitate and implement Plant Engineering programs.

Informs Management as to the status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, and delays.

Know, understand, and apply the principles of the Integrated Safety Management System.

Manages Plant Engineering program elements, as assigned.

Mentors staff and provides guidance on task execution and quality of deliverables.

Organizes training records and prepares training qualification packages.

Performs technical writer responsibilities.

Performs work in compliance with a specific format or standard. Recommends revisions in scope, format and content.

Provides technical assistance and process guidance to Plant Engineering staff.

Resolves or facilitates resolution of Condition Report corrective actions.

Self-manages work and provides results with little management oversight.

Strives for continual enhancement of technical knowledge and capabilities.

Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work.

Obtain System Engineering Certification.

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 supervisors request.

Interfaces:

Plant Engineering.

WTP functional organizations (EPC, Commissioning, Operations).

WTP Integrated Project Teams (PTF, LBL, HLW).

Management initiatives.

One System.

Physical Requirements: 

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) to construct, start-up and commission the world’s largest radioactive-waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in southeastern Washington state. The project will use vitrification technology to process and stabilize 53 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste currently stored at the Hanford Site which is a byproduct of plutonium-production during World War II and the Cold War era. 

The project is the largest undertaking of its kind ever and one of DOE’s most technically challenging cleanup projects equivalent to building two nuclear power plants. Its construction site spans 65 acres and includes facilities for pretreatment, low-activity waste vitrification, and high-level waste vitrification, as well as an analytical laboratory.

 Qualifications and Skills

 Basic Qualificiations:

Associate's (or higher) Degree related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer/software science, or environment management or, equivalent competency through related education or specific training and experience in an area of expertise that supports Plant Engineering.

15 years experience – Background consistent with education requirements.

Must be able to work in the United States without Sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities preferred.

Experience with national consensus standards and codes: NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B.

Experience in electrical safety programs. 

Experience with an OSHA Lockout/Tagout Program.

Knowledge and experience with IEEE standards preferred.

Understanding and knowledge of ETAP Arc Flash Calculations.

Experience with medium voltage power (13.8KVA).

Familiarity with plant lighting electrical systems.

Experience with the implementation of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) work control process.

Experience developing maintenance work instructions and supporting documentation.