Operations Specialist - eSOMS

Amentum; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a qualified Operations/Technical Specialist to support the Waste Treatment Plant at the Hanford site. This role demands extensive experience with DOE regulations, Excel and Power BI, eSOMS, and field/remote control systems to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining data integrity, writing procedures, training, and coordinating with project teams to meet safety and environmental standards at the WTP site near Richland, WA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years for associate level acceptable.
• Associate or higher in engineering/science preferred; substitutions allowed for experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to four years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work safely, in compliance with permits and regulations.
• Maintain and secure the eSOMS database and support training.
• Review documents to ensure regulatory and procedural alignment.
• Support plant operations interfaces with other project teams.
• Develop procedures, work instructions and training materials.
• Conduct facility walkdowns and identify deficiencies for action.
• Ensure DOEs and safety standards are upheld in planning and performance.
• Assist in implementing project-wide initiatives affecting operations.

Skills

Excel (advanced)

Power BI

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Reporting tools

eSOMS

remote/field control systems

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in engineering or science

Bachelor’s degree substitution for four years experience

Tools

Visio

SSRS

Power BI (reporting)

Job description

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s degree in engineering or science or equivalent education desired. Associate’s degree in engineering or science may be substituted for two years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science may be substituted for four years of experience.

Knowledge of DOE operating policies, rules and regulations, and knowledge of industry codes and standards in expertise desired. A working knowledge of eSOMS, Conduct of Operations, project procedures and technical procedures is highly preferred. An advanced knowledge of Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other reporting tools are highly preferred. Working knowledge and of remote/field/control room systems such as mechanical systems, pumps and fluid systems, electrical systems, cranes and hoists, process jumpers, remote waste handling equipment, power manipulators, instrumentation, lifting hardware, etc. and associated inspection requirements is highly preferred.

Experience:Ten (10) years of experience in expertise and/or a combination of startup/ operations/maintenance of nuclear or high hazard waste treatment facilities.

An advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, VISIO, SSRS, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other reporting tools highly preferred. Experience writing and reviewing project procedures is desired. A working knowledge of eSOMS is highly preferred. Working knowledge and operation of remote/field/control room systems such as mechanical systems, pumps and fluid systems, electrical systems, cranes and hoists, process jumpers, remote waste handling equipment, power manipulators, and instrumentations, lifting hardware, etc. and associated inspection requirements is highly preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.

• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.

• Perform activities and meet the goals and objectives established by the facility management organization

• Represent Plant Operations for interfaces with other project organizations on issues affecting operations.

• Maintain the performance, integrity and security of the eSOMS database, in accordance with site software quality procedures.

• Support eSOMS users training, troubleshooting and optimization.

• Manages Plant Management interfaces with Corrective Action Management system, Project Action Items, and other issues management tools

• Demonstrate an understanding of system design and operation, including environmental, safety, and health aspects and regulatory conformance through completion of assigned qualifications

• Review safety basis, environmental permitting documents and other regulatory program documents to ensure that requirements can be successfully implemented in program documents.

• Support implementation of project wide initiatives affecting plant operations personnel and resources.

• Review implementation of system operating manuals, emergency response procedures, and other operational documents and ensure that they can be effectively implemented by operating staff. Additionally ensure that these documents are correctly reflected in eSOMS.

• Review eSOMS data to ensure accuracy and compliance with project procedures.

• Develop facility related procedures, work instructions and training materials and support training implementation

• Perform facility walkdowns to support operational needs.

• Identify deficiencies and initiate corrective actions as needed.

• Perform assessments and surveillances as assigned

• Ensuring the standards set by the conduct of operations procedures are upheld in the planning and performance of all facility activities

• 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

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

• May supervise assigned personnel, and includes assigning complex work, setting work priorities, and evaluating and training them

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(PFM-HAO) Plant Facility Management - Hazardous Activity Observer

1: Primary Job Classification Essential Functions:

A. Performs deskwork, including reading, writing, computer work processes, and telephone operations

B. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts

C. May require long periods of sitting and/or standing

D. Occasional lifting or transport of items to from desk and printing stations

2: Secondary Job Classification Essential Functions:

A. Oversee field activities inside and outside posted/barricaded hazardous/contaminated areas e.g., radiological, chemical, etc.through inspections, observations, coaching, which require walking, climbing, descending, crouching, standing, bending,twisting and turning along with wearing personnel protective equipment while carrying an assortment of small items (e.g.flashlight, procedures,tabletornotebook, etc.)

• This position is located at the WTP 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:

10/28/2026 - 11/08/2026

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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