HLW Plant Engineer II
About The Position
The HLW Plant Engineer II works within the High-Level Waste Operations Support organization, which provides engineering oversight, program support, and qualified staff for the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant mission. The organization provides the framework for Plant Engineering and Maintenance work and is responsible for the technical adequacy of its work products and decisions. This role supports equipment and systems associated with process, chemical reagent, waste disposal, melter, off-gas, HVAC, utility, and instrumentation functions. The engineer helps maintain consistency among system design requirements, documentation, and physical configuration; supports facility safety-basis development and safe operation; and conducts system assessments, maintenance-program activities, and post-maintenance or modification testing. The position also provides technical support to facility operations and maintenance staff and may support field activities during maintenance or commissioning. The position is currently located in Richland and may move to the Construction Site, 22 miles north of Richland. It follows a 9x80 schedule, Monday through Friday, with every other Friday off, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent education, in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four-year accredited college or university.
- At least five years of professional technical experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site and comply with related security requirements.
- Must meet training requirements and maintain qualifications to perform work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities.
- Experience with national consensus codes and standards.
- Experience establishing and implementing maintenance programs.
Responsibilities
- Implement HLW Operations program elements as assigned.
- Develop, review, concur with, and/or assess engineering technical documents.
- Develop, review, concur with, and/or assess management control procedures, technical procedures, or guides.
- Assess facility, system, and/or process anomalies or degraded conditions.
- Resolve condition-report issues or similar discrepancies as assigned.
- Develop or request support to develop engineering products for system or equipment repair or replacement.
- Provide on-site technical support during preventive or corrective maintenance activities or commissioning.
- Assist assigned engineers in determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions.
- Maintain consistency among design requirements, documentation, and physical configuration, integrating system requirements and performance criteria, assessments, change control, work control, and documentation control.
- Ensure key design documents, including system and facility descriptions/design descriptions, are identified, developed, and maintained to support facility safety-basis development and safe operation.
- Conduct system assessments, including periodic reviews of operability, reliability, and material condition.
- Establish and implement maintenance programs for assigned systems and components, including preservation, corrective, and predictive maintenance.
- Verify systems are tested after maintenance or modification to confirm continued capability and compliance with functional acceptance criteria.
- Support facility operations and maintenance staff.
- Promote the health and safety of self and staff by implementing Integrated Safety Management System principles.
- Ensure personal conduct of work is consistent with nuclear safety and quality culture expectations.
- Meet training requirements and maintain qualifications to perform work.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition or educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
