Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Amentum•Richland, WA

About The Position

Responsible for implementing policy provisions and programs affecting hours of work, wages, benefits, and working conditions for WTCC craft professional employees at the Waste Treatment Plant Project (WTP). Provides counsel, guidance, and professional support to project management on labor relations matters. The role is located at the WTP Site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. The position supports the WTP Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality to protect employees, others, and the environment. Other duties may be assigned according to business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in business management, industrial relations, or human resources and 5 years of professional industrial or labor relations experience and/or Construction/Operations/Maintenance supervisory or journeyman craft experience; an associate degree in one of those fields and 8 years of such experience; or a high school diploma/GED and 12 years of such experience.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship.
Must be able to 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 and comply with applicable security requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily labor relations activities and advise management on resolving labor disputes, grievances, and craft professional employee relations issues.
Represent the WTCC Project in meetings with local union officials to discuss labor disputes, manpower shortages, apprentice referrals, and minority and female craft professionals.
Advise project management on craft professional employee relations issues, work rule violations, discipline, and performance management.
Develop and revise labor relations policies, procedures, guides, and jobsite work rules as needed.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local union officers and representatives.
Coordinate with Legal, Employee Concerns, Contracts, Human Resources, and Customer Labor Relations regarding craft employee issues and concerns.
Serve as a witness when required.
Manage and administer the Project’s craft professional rating and ranking program.
Review Project and project labor relations policies and practices and recommend changes for approval.
Remain informed about applicable state and federal labor laws and related legislation concerning craft employees.
Coordinate with Project environmental, safety, and health management on developing and implementing safety-related issues at WTP.
Support the WTP Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work performance.