Plant Engineer III - Mechanical Handling

Amentum•Richland, WA

7d•$101,574 - $157,957•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer job family performs technical activities related to plant equipment operations and maintenance. The Plant Engineer protects the installed configuration of plant systems and provides technical support and issue resolution for operations and maintenance. Under the direction of a Plant Engineering Supervisor, the role interacts with other plant engineers, Operations, Maintenance, WTP project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors. This system engineer position is responsible for the continued operation of assigned mechanical handling systems and for maintaining plant configuration management. The engineer works directly with Maintenance and Operations to troubleshoot and resolve issues involving equipment such as cranes, hoists, conveyors, bogies, through-wall manipulators, shield doors, shield windows, elevators, and hatches. The position is located 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 p.m. The employee must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that verifies employment and education, and be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns are subject to additional security requirements. Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC), which is designing and building the Hanford Vit Plant, a facility intended to convert radioactive and chemical waste from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. The work is intended to help protect the Columbia River and surrounding communities, salmon, and wildlife.

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 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.
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns are subject to additional security requirements.

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, 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.
Perform troubleshooting associated with mechanical handling equipment.
Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities.
Provide technical review of facility- or 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.
Ensure 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 to protect oneself, others, and the environment.