Senior Nuclear Ventilation Engineer

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Senior Nuclear Ventilation Engineer, focusing on nuclear ventilation systems within the 241-AP Tank Farms. This role emphasizes engineering support for critical safety operations, ensuring effective management of hazardous materials and contributing to the highest environmental standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation funding provided

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of related experience for Grade 18.
• Nine (9) years of related experience for Grade 19.
• Ten (10) years of related experience for Grade 20.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to nuclear ventilation systems.
• Develop maintenance plans for nuclear ventilation systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and control systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$106,663.00/yr - $162,688.00/yr

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Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.

Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.

Nuclear Ventilation Engineer for AP Farm/Waste Transfer Engineering

Work as a mechanical engineer in support nuclear ventilation systems in the 241-AP Tank Farms. The Tank Farms contractor, Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C), is committed to the safe and efficient management, retrieval and treatment of radioactive and hazardous risks to the Columbia River for the Hanford Tank Farms. The Tank Farms store radioactive and hazardous legacy waste from nuclear weapons production facilities in underground waste storage tanks. These underground tanks require ventilation to remove flammable gases and toxic vapors from the tank headspace and exhaust those gases and vapors away from the workers.

The primary responsibility of the position is to provide mechanical engineering support to the nuclear ventilation systems associated with the 241-AP Double-Shell Tanks at Hanford. Candidate will be required to provide maintenance instruction as well as support troubleshooting of mechanical systems, control systems, and facility instrumentation. Under minimal supervision, candidate plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. May function as a group participant and frequently as a lead on project or departmental task assignments.

-Develops corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance plans for nuclear ventilation systems.

-Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Troubleshooting of nuclear ventilation systems is frequently required.

-Develops procedures for nuclear ventilation systems.

-Maintains configuration management of nuclear ventilation systems.

-Performs a variety of engineering tasks in the initial planning and design phase of projects (Facility Modification/Engineering Change Notices, Calculations, Maintenance, Operations & Administrative Procedure changes, etc.).

-Provides technical guidance to subcontractors in the execution of design (e.g., ensure use of correct design inputs, utilization of accepted analysis methodologies, design standards, and verification methods).

-Provides verbal and written reports and formal presentations to immediate Manager, Senior Management, and/or DOE ORP. Provides engineering services to Lead Discipline engineer.

-Complies with H2C policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Grade 18:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Seven (7) years of related experience

Grade 19:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Nine (9) years of related 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:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Ten (10) years of related experience

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

-Experience with ANSI N13.1

-Experience with ASME AG-1

-Experience with Environmental regulatory compliance for chemical, and radiological air emissions.

-Experience with nuclear ventilation systems and knowledge of required maintenance.

-Good interpersonal and communication skills needed to be able to communicate with personnel, management, and support organizations.

-Seeks to understand engineering work assignments to become self-directed. Sets high standard of performance for self and group as well as setting challenging goals for personal and group.

-Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field.

-General knowledge of other related disciplines.

-Maintains a working knowledge of the Tank Farms (TF) Documented Safety Analysis (DSA), Technical Safety Requirements (TSR), and Environmental Permit requirements as they apply to the facility systems.

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C 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.

Hiring Range Minimum: $106,663

Hiring Range Maximum: $162,688

H2C 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

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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