Process Chemistry Supervisor

Amentum•Richland, WA

4d•$115,544 - $182,530•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Chemistry Supervisor works within the Plant Engineering organization supporting the construction, commissioning, and operation of the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP). Under the direction of a Plant Engineering Manager, this role coordinates and directs plant engineers, implements organizational priorities, and ensures effective coordination with Plant Engineering staff, Operations, Maintenance, WTP Project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors. The role has additional responsibilities for campaign planning and waste feed qualification, process and water chemistry control, product qualification, and process modeling. It supervises a small group of Plant Engineers, supports system engineers in assessing operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions, and helps meet organizational goals while promoting nuclear safety and quality. The supervisor also develops personnel, manages group schedules and budgets, and ensures that assigned work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable qualifications, procedures, and expectations. This position is located at the WTP Site, approximately 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a four-day, 10-hour schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass pre-employment screening, and be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access.

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 seven years of professional experience.
At least two years of experience directing the work of others.
Three years of nuclear facility experience; a Bachelor of Science degree may substitute for up to two of the three required years of nuclear experience.
Experience with national consensus codes and standards.
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 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 complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments.

Responsibilities

Conduct work safely and in a manner that sustains the WTP Nuclear, Safety, and Quality Culture.
Direct the day-to-day activities of the plant engineering group and supervise and lead a small group of Plant Engineers across multiple tasks.
Identify issues and use the project corrective action management system.
Prepare batch and campaign sheets.
Review and analyze analytical results from in-process samples.
Monitor process chemistry and make corrections as needed.
Monitor water chemistry and make corrections as needed.
Prepare production documentation for final waste products.
Model chemical processes to identify and resolve production issues as needed.
Support system engineers in independently determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions.
Assist groups in achieving organizational goals and objectives within the assigned area of responsibility.
Manage daily engineering activities with other Plant Engineering disciplines, Maintenance, and Operations.
Promote organizational values and vision related to quality and safety, and support productive relationships with peers inside and outside Plant Engineering.
Train and coach team members for skill development; provide technical direction, training, and evaluation of assigned personnel.
Monitor work-group technical reports and management procedures for timeliness and accuracy.
Ensure the health and safety of self and staff by implementing ISMS principles and maintaining conduct consistent with nuclear safety and quality culture expectations.
Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments.
Ensure assigned engineers obtain and maintain the qualifications necessary to perform their tasks and have sufficient resources to complete assignments.
Monitor group and individual engineer performance and communicate appropriately with management.
Conduct employee performance and feedback reviews, set goals, and support employee growth and development.
Continually upgrade the technical knowledge, training, capabilities, and evaluation of assigned personnel.
Establish and manage group schedules and budgets, providing accurate status updates and timely communications to management.