Plant Engineer III - Mechanical Handling

Amentum•Richland, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer III is a system engineer responsible for ensuring continued operation of assigned mechanical handling systems and maintaining plant configuration management. The role provides technical support and issue resolution for plant operations and maintenance, working under the direction of a Plant Engineering Supervisor and interacting with plant engineers, Operations, Maintenance, WTP project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors. The engineer works directly with maintenance and operations to troubleshoot and address issues involving cranes, hoists, conveyors, bogies, through-wall manipulators, shield doors, shield windows, elevators, and hatches. The position is based at the construction site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work combines desk-based engineering and field support, including inspections, testing, equipment operations, and maintenance activities. The employee must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks, and obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements may apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns. Amentum and Bechtel formed the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) to deliver the Hanford Vit Plant, a facility designed to convert radioactive and chemical waste from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. The position supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture, emphasizing safety and quality to protect employees, the public, and the environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline from a four-year accredited college or university.
At least seven years of related professional experience.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must 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.
Must comply with applicable security requirements; additional requirements may apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns.

Nice To Haves

Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities.
Experience with national consensus codes and standards.
Experience working with mechanical handling equipment, including cranes, hoists, and doors, and associated codes and standards.
Experience maintaining configuration control of technical documents in accordance with project/site procedures and federal compliance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment, including cranes, hoists, conveyors, bogies, manipulators, shield doors, shield windows, elevators, and hatches.
Provide field-work support for mechanical handling equipment.
Develop, review, concur with, and/or assess engineering technical documents.
Assess facility, system, and process anomalies or degraded conditions.
Resolve assigned condition report issues and similar discrepancies.
Develop engineering products, or request support to develop them, for system or equipment repair or replacement.
Provide on-site technical support during preventive or corrective maintenance activities and commissioning.
Assist assigned engineers in determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions.
Troubleshoot mechanical handling equipment.
Stay apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities.
Review facility- and system-related procedures and work instructions.
Assist with resolution of design issues needed to support plant operations and maintenance.
Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups.
Provide timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities, including system health reports.
Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work to protect self, others, and the environment.