Co-Op Intern (CBC/WSU-TC)

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

WA River Protection Solutions invites interns to join the Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) program in Richland, WA. You will support engineering, program integration, RadCon, finance, and safety initiatives within a mission-critical cleanup effort. You must be a U.S.

citizen, enrolled full-time in a related degree program at WSU-TC or CBC, and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. The internship offers pay scales by class and provides hands-on experience across multiple disciplines in a

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• At least 18 years of age
• Enrolled in a degree program at WSU-TC or CBC related to H2C work
• Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credit hours) during the three quarters or two semesters immediately preceding the start of the internship
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Responsibilities

• Engineering support to H2C organizations ensuring proper implementation of engineering requirements
• Provides program integration support to the TOC Project Manager and Work Area Managers
• Responsible for RadCon program and related safety metrics, policies and procedures
• Processes, manages and maintains financial transactions and GAAP reporting for the tank operations contract
• Implements ConOps and Human Performance Improvement initiatives to reduce human error
• Interprets and enforces industrial safety standards and occupational health programs
• Supports Security & Emergency Services and develops emergency response procedures and drills
• Ensures compliance with safeguards and emergency preparedness plans

Education

Enrolled in a degree program related to H2C work (WSU-TC or CBC)

Full-time student (12+ credit hours) during the three quarters or two semesters prior to start

Minimum GPA 2.5 (4.0 scale)

Desired GPA 3.0

Job description

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup effort. Every day, our teams work to safely remove, treat, and dispose of 56 million gallons of legacy tank waste at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington. When you join H2C, you become part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." Guided by our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, we work together with integrity, innovation, and accountability. We empower our workforce, encourage continuous improvement, and celebrate achievements as we make measurable progress toward tank waste cleanup and long term site closure. At H2C, your work has a meaningful impact—today and for future generations.

Engineering

Providing engineering support to various H2C Organizations including Production Operations, Single Shell Tank (SST) Retrievals and Tank Farm Projects (TFP). Ensures proper implementation of engineering requirements from the H2C functional Engineering organization. Comply with Safety Basis, Environmental and Operational requirements.

Program Integration

Provides support to the TOC Project Manager and the Work Area Managers in the coordination and integration of project and interface functions and resources. The organization maintains authority for assigned program requirements, provides independent assessment of effective program implementation, and supplies qualified experts directly to the projects to assure that project work is safely and compliantly conducted in an efficient manner.

Radiological Controls (RadCon)

Responsible for the company-wide Radiological Control program, including safety related performance measures and indicators, policies and procedures, radiation protection program, ALARA program and reporting, ionizing radiation dosimetry and instrumentation services, and RadCon field support.

Finance

Processes, manages and maintains financials transactions and reporting for the tank operations contract in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

ConOps and Human Performance Improvement (HPI)

Uses a systematic approach to improve productivity and competence for realizing opportunities related to the performance of people. Reducing human error and managing controls/defenses while maintaining a high level of Situational Awareness will ultimately lead to zero events or mitigate the impact, should an error occur.

Industrial Safety

Interpreting authority for industrial safety, occupational medicine, fire protection, case management, and other safety and health programs.

Security & Emergency Services

Ensuring compliance with safeguards/security requirements and emergency preparedness. In addition, the team trains an Emergency Response Organization at each facility to respond to emergency events that could occur. They develop and maintain emergency response procedures, plans, hazard assessments, and conduct Emergency Preparedness drills to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and to ensure the emergency readiness of each facility.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• At least 18 years of age
• Enrolled in a degree program at either Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC) or Columbia Basin College (CBC) that relates to H2C work, with emphasis in specific disciplines that supports the cleanup mission and is relevant to the field of study
• Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credit hours) during the three quarters or two semesters immediately preceding the start of the internship. Full-time status is determined by the requirements of the school.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Desired Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA
• Interns typically work approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year, with the flexibility to increase to up to 40 hours per week during designated breaks

Compensation & Benefits

• Freshman - $19.090
• Sophomore - $23.380 to $28.330
• Junior - $25.775 to $29.977
• Senior - $30.415 to $35.373

H2C considers a candidate's discipline of study as it relates to the position being filled and current academic standing when determining hiring rate. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

In accordance with the Service Contract Act, this position is also eligible for the health & welfare wage adder of up to $5.09 per hour.

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification SNE

Shift Work Required No

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, H2C abides by federal statutory requirements of 41 CFR § 60-300.5 VEVRAA Protected Veterans, 41 CFR § 60-741.5 Workers with Disabilities, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and state and local requirements.

These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, and national origin. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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