Process Chemistry Supervisor

Amentum•Richland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Chemistry Supervisor leads a small group of Plant Engineers at the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP). Under the direction of a Plant Engineering Manager, this position coordinates and directs engineering work, advances organizational priorities, and coordinates with Plant Engineering staff, Operations, Maintenance, project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors. Additional responsibilities include campaign planning and waste feed qualification, process and water chemistry control, product qualification, and process modeling. The role supports safe and reliable plant operations by overseeing engineering activities, resolving production and out-of-specification issues, reviewing analytical results, preparing campaign documentation, and producing documentation for final waste products. The supervisor develops staff, monitors the quality and timeliness of technical work, manages schedules and budgets, and ensures that work adheres to nuclear safety, quality, and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) principles. The position is located at the WTP Site, approximately 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a four-day, ten-hour schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The employee must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass pre-employment screening, and obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements may apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries designated by the Department of Energy.

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 years of nuclear experience. Nuclear facility experience is defined as experience at a facility where radioactive materials are routinely handled, stored, processed, or utilized.
Experience with national consensus codes and standards.
Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications required for assigned work.
Authorization to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
Ability to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site, including when teleworking.
Ability to perform desk work involving writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation; participate in presentations, oral reports, and planning meetings; oversee field activities; and occasionally load, transport, or unload activity-specific tools or supplies.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment while overseeing field activities.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day activities of the Plant Engineering group and supervise and lead a small group of Plant Engineers on multiple tasks.
Prepare batch and campaign sheets and support campaign planning and waste feed qualification.
Review and analyze analytical results from in-process samples.
Monitor and correct process chemistry and water chemistry as needed.
Prepare production documentation for final waste products.
Model chemical processes to identify and resolve production issues as needed.
Support system engineers with independent assistance in determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions.
Coordinate daily engineering activities with other Plant Engineering disciplines, Maintenance, and Operations.
Support organizational goals and objectives within the assigned area of responsibility and promote organizational values and vision related to quality and safety.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with peers within and outside Plant Engineering.
Train and coach team members, and provide technical direction, training, and evaluation of assigned personnel.
Monitor the work group for timely and accurate oral and written technical reports and management procedures.
Implement ISMS principles to protect the health and safety of self and staff, and ensure personal conduct is consistent with nuclear safety and quality culture expectations.
Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments.
Ensure engineers obtain and maintain required qualifications 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 and timely communications to management.
Identify issues and use the project corrective action management system.
Oversee field activities through inspections, testing, and equipment operations.