Plant Engineer 1 – Melter and Offgas Systems

Amentum•Richland, WA

1d•$78,227 - $117,732•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer 1 – Melter and Offgas Systems performs technical activities related to operations and maintenance of plant equipment during engineering, commissioning, and operations. The role primarily supports the glass melter system and associated offgas treatment unit systems. The engineer protects the installed configuration of plant systems and provides technical support and issue resolution for equipment operation and maintenance. Under the direction of the Plant Engineering Manager, the engineer interacts with other Plant Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, WTP Project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors as needed. The position supports the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) facilities at the Hanford Vit Plant construction site, approximately 22 miles north of Richland. It follows a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work combines desk-based engineering activities with oversight of field activities and requires the ability to obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship and must pass pre-employment screening.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent education, in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from an accredited four-year college or university.
At least two 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 be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including employment and education verification.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site and comply with applicable security requirements.
Must be able to perform the described desk and field activities, including walking, standing, bending, turning, and wearing personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of nuclear facility experience.
Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities.
Experience with national consensus codes and standards.

Responsibilities

Implement assigned Plant Engineering program elements.
Develop, review, concur with, and/or assess engineering technical documents.
Develop, review, concur with, and/or assess management control procedures, technical procedures, and guides.
Assess facility, system, and process anomalies or degraded conditions.
Resolve assigned condition report issues and similar discrepancies.
Develop or request support in developing engineering products for system or equipment repair or replacement.
Provide on-site technical support during preventive or corrective maintenance and commissioning activities.
Assist assigned engineers in determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions.
Promote health and safety for self and staff by implementing Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) principles.
Conduct work in a manner consistent with nuclear safety and quality culture expectations.
Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assigned work.
Support control of field work in assigned areas, including coordination of project activities, repairs, and equipment operations.
Support WTP facility operations, maintenance, and commissioning.
Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities.
Provide technical review of facility- and system-related procedures and work instructions.
Assist in resolving design issues needed to support plant operations or maintenance.
Review project design and other documents for operations, maintenance, and testing impacts, and provide alternative solutions.
Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups.
Provide timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities.
Support the WTP Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality to protect self, others, and the environment.