The Plant Engineering organization provides engineering oversight, program support, and qualified staff to support the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) mission. Near term support is provided by the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC). The mission includes safely storing, treating, and immobilizing the highly hazardous radiological wastes created during prior periods of nuclear processing at the Hanford Reservation. The Plant Engineering organization and programs provide the framework for executing engineering work. Plant Engineering personnel are responsible for the technical adequacy of Plant Engineering products and decisions. This position is within the Responsible Engineering – Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) group and is responsible for the subcontracts supporting the plant.In some cases subcontracted work is developing entirely new programs being used at WTCC which requires more extensive direction and coordination to comply with WTCC concept of operations requirements. These types of work specifically entail generation of work scopes to be awarded and performed by Subcontractors and ensure planning and execution aligns with both Engineering and Maintenance organizational requirements. Under direction of the Plant Engineering Manager, the Plant Engineering STR Supervisor is responsible for all subcontracted activities within the plant, ensuring that Plant Engineering organizational priorities are implemented and pursued, and ensuring that interactions with other Plant Engineering staff, Operations, Maintenance, WTP Project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors are adequate to perform assigned job functions.This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCCMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
Supervise and lead a diverse group of Plant Engineers to achieve an objective
Establish organizational goals and objectives within the assigned area of responsibility
Develop organizational values and vision related to quality and safety
Encourage opportunities for positive and productive relationships with peers both within and external to Plant Engineering
Mentoring team members for improved performance
Assemble timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities
Ensure the health and safety of self and staff by implementing the principles of ISMS
Assist assigned engineers in determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions
Support operations, maintenance, and commissioning of the WTP Facilities
Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities
Provide technical review of facility/system related procedures and work instructions
Assist with resolution of design issues necessary to support plant operations and/or maintenance
Review Project design and other documents for operations, maintenance, and testing impacts and providing alternative solutions
Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups
Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments
Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment
This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise a group of Plant Engineers on multiple tasks
Assist groups in organizational goals and objectives within the assigned area of responsibility
Supervise daily engineering activities with other Plant Engineering disciplines, maintenance, and operations
Coordinate and direct the work of engineers or other staff assigned to the group
Ensure engineers assigned to the group obtain and maintain qualifications necessary to perform their tasks
Ensure engineers assigned to the group have sufficient resources to complete assignments
Monitor group and individual engineer performance and ensure appropriate communication to management is provided
Conduct employee performance and feedback reviews, goal setting, and other activities related to employee growth and development
Continually upgrade technical knowledge, training, capabilities, and evaluation of assigned personnel.
Provide technical direction, training, and evaluation of assigned personnel
Establish and manage group schedules and budgets ensuring accurate status and timely communications are provided to management
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSEducation:
Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four-year accredited college or university
Experience:
Minimum of twelve (12) years of professional experience with at least three (3) years of experience directing the work of others as either a lead or supervisor
Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
Preferred Experience:
Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities preferred.
Experience with the implementation of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) work control process.
Experience developing maintenance work instructions and supporting documentation
Experience with project management and the capability to manage multiple assignments
Planning and scheduling of engineering tasks as well as delegation of assignments
Project change control and risk management process
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual- Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Must be able to work in the United States without SponsorshipMust be able to obtain a Department of Energy (DOE) badge for access to the Hanford site .COMPENSATION & BENEFITSHIRING SALARY RANGE: $128,402.60 - $206,078.53 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.comAmentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.Labor Law Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs)EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
