Fleet/Equipment Superintendent - Site Support Services

Amentum; South Carolina; On-site; USD 116,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Equipment Superintendent to lead the S3D fleet operations at the Hanford site, overseeing field and shop teams, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards. The role directs pre-planning, material staging, permits, and coordination of maintenance work across multiple crafts.

The position requires extensive supervisory experience in heavy equipment and construction environments, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and cost management.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 8 years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, transportation, equipment maintenance, plant operations or work control.
• Associates Degree in Business Administration or related technical field with 6 years supervisory experience in commercial construction, scaffolding, equipment maintenance, plant operations or work control.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related technical field with 4 years supervisory experience in commercial construction, transportation, production maintenance, plant operations or work control.

Responsibilities

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in performance of work.
• Perform all work safely with utmost concern for safety of self and others and compliance with procedures.
• Ensure environmental permits and regulations are followed without deviation.
• Field implementation of S3D work packages, instructions, and procedures to support maintenance activities.
• Review craft time records using established automated tools.
• Plan, direct, and control maintenance of fleet equipment and service documents.
• Monitor fleet usage and manage preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Schedule work and monitor progress to ensure quality of outcomes.
• Oversee equipment maintenance systems reporting and records management.

Education

HS Diploma or GED + 8 years supervisory experience

Associates Degree in Business Administration or related technical field + 6 years supervisory experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related technical field + 4 years supervisory experience

Job description

The WTP Site Support Services/Distribs (S3D) operates within the Facility Management organization of WTCC. The S3D Equipment Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing fleet and equipment operations, servicing, repairing, and accounting across the site,ensuring compliance with specifications, schedule, and budget in accordance with corporate/business unit and/or project policies, procedures, and plans. Work includes field inspections, extensive walking in and around the WTP site, managing the DFLAW Vehicle Repair Shop and directing shop and field employees. Some lifting may be required. Superintendents are responsible for safe and environmentally compliant execution of field work activities, reviewing work for quality and completeness, reporting performance, and ensuring procedural compliance. Other duties include front line worker development and mentoring, support for long term planning development, materials support, work schedule updates, fundamental labor relations, and supervising material movement craft for the non-HLWCT WTP site.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

HS Diploma or GED and 8 years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, transportation, equipment maintenance, plant operations or work control is required.

OR

Associates Degree in Business Administration or related technical field and 6 years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, scaffolding, equipment maintenance, plant operations or work control is required.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related technical field and 4 years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, transportation, production maintenance, plant operations or work control is required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.
• Perform all work safely with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. Ensures all safety procedures, and processes are followed without deviation.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations. Ensures environmental guidelines are followed without deviation.
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work.
• Field implementation of S3D work packages, work instructions, and procedures to support maintenance work activities including; pre-planning, material staging, needed permits, and coordination between support organizations.
• Review craft time records using established automated tools.
• Plans, directs, and controls the maintenance of fleet equipment and maintenance of service documents.
• Monitors fleet usage. Manages preventive maintenance and repair program. Identifies, plans, directs, and assists with repairs of fleet equipment.
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished. Monitors work activities and ensures the quality of work performed.
• Oversees equipment maintenance systems reporting and equipment records management.
• Manages S3D craft performing material movement around the site.
• Evaluates and prepares workforce requirements.
• Prepares equipment operating cost budgets.
• Reviews and approves Field Material Requisitions (FMR’s) for repair and maintenance requirements.
• Monitors the activities of proposed subcontractors or vendors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Provides training to ensure adherence and understanding of
• 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 supervisors request.
• Broad experience in vehicle/heavy equipment/specialty equipment (lifts, etc.) repair and tools management with demonstrated competency in overseeing fleet use and maintenance on industrial/commercial projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (i.e. DOT, OSHA, FMC).
• Understanding of equipment warranties, performance guarantees, and equipment fitness for use.
• Knowledge of multi-discipline construction and or operating functions.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and practices.
• Knowledge of heavy-industrial equipment management work processes and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge in the use of subcontracts and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on Government projects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Applicable training or certification of vehicles and equipment
• Safety Trained Supervisor Certification preferred. If not certified, need to have ability to become a Safety Trained Supervisor within 1 year.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Could supervise activities such as corrective or preventive maintenance, fleet/shop management instrumentation calibration, commissioning of systems/equipment, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, materials acquisition, Production processes and engineering or knowledge of M&TE requirements and HVAC maintenance and repair. Maintenance, Distribs or Operations, planning, work control or material control (including warehouse management), project scheduling experience, supervisory experience in the DOD/ DOE / ISMS / VPP/DOT/FMC environment is preferred.

• 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 authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentumvisa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.

Amentum 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.

Compensation Details:

$115,543.99 - $182,530.01

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/16/2026 - 09/23/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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