Job Responsibilities/Duties
Be a part of history when you join Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)!
WRPS, the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site, is the largest environmental cleanup organization in the world with numerous dynamic engineering teams coordinated between nuclear operations and other critical projects in hopes to serve the WRPS mission. The mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat 56 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste dating back to the Manhattan Project and Cold War. You will gain the fundamental engineering knowledge critical to executing a complex multi-disciplined effort to cleanup radioactive and hazardous waste. The complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrating engineering organization. Engineering at WRPS consists of Process Engineering, Design Engineering, Nuclear Safety, Plant/System Engineering, Construction Project Engineering, Flowsheet Integration, Process and Control Systems, and the Chief Technology Office.
At WRPS, you can grow your professional career, make the environment safer, and serve Hanford's mission!
The Operation Specialist works in the Tank Farm Project and Chief Technology Office Organization, supporting the Tank Farms Projects (TFP) Engineering team and will work closely with project engineers, project managers and internal/external agencies. This position will work within the Tank Farm Projects Engineering group supporting a wide variety Field Installation, Testing, and Troubleshooting activities. The successful candidate will interface with other engineering groups to execute and implement upgrades as part of Tank Farm Projects, Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF) Project Engineering Organization.
The candidate will be working within a Project Engineering Team and should be interested in joining a high performing organization focused on project execution, worker safety and deploying innovative engineering solutions to handle Hanford's most challenging tasks.
Tasks include working with Project Engineers on all engineering aspects of their assigned projects to include performing field walk downs, interfacing with craft/field crews, and working with various internal and external design A&E and fabrication vendors.
The Operations Specialist will:
Work in an organizational team that encourages innovative solutions and technology development, streamlines equipment removal, installation, decontamination and disposal.
Understand the supporting role of engineering work assignments and to be self-directed.
Troubleshoot complex issues to support construction, commissioning and turnover
Complete projects on schedule and within budget
Work with Project Engineers to provide technical guidance to subcontractors in the execution of design
Required Qualifications
Grade 18:
Bachelors of Science (BS) in a Technical Field and
Eight (8) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Grade 19:
Bachelors of Science (BS) in a Technical Field and
Nine (9) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Grade 20:
Bachelors of Science (BS) in a Technical Field and
Ten (10) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience with installation, turnover and troubleshooting on electronics and instrumentation systems.
Previous experience working in a nuclear facility or nuclear project.
Compensation & Benefits
Grade 18:
Hiring Range Minimum: $104,175
Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425
Grade 19:
Hiring Range Minimum: $114,475
Hiring Range Maximum: $144,325
Grade 20:
Hiring Range Minimum: $126,025
Hiring Range Maximum: $158,875
Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:
- A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
- Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
- Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).
WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.