Senior Plant Engineer — Mechanical Handling

PAE Government Services Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Plant Engineer to support operations and maintenance of plant equipment at the Hanford site. You will ensure configuration management, troubleshoot mechanical handling systems, and provide on-site technical support during maintenance and commissioning.

This role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, project groups, subcontractors, and vendors, with safety and quality as core values.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from a four-year accredited college/university.
• Experience: Minimum of seven years of related professional experience.
• Preferred Experience: DOE/DOD facilities, national codes/standards, mechanical handling equipment, configuration control of docs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment including cranes, hoists, conveyors, bogies, manipulators, shield doors/windows, elevators, and hatches.
• Provide field work support for mechanical handling equipment.
• Develop/review engineering documents and assess facility/process anomalies.
• Resolve condition reports and support repair/replacement engineering products.
• Provide on-site technical support during maintenance, commissioning, and testing.
• Assist with operability determinations and fixing out-of-spec conditions.
• Interface with vendors, subcontractors, and project support groups.
• Prepare timely oral and written technical reports and system health reviews.
• Support safety and quality culture at Waste Treatment Plant site.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field support

Documentation review

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Plant Engineer to support operations and maintenance of plant equipment at the Hanford site. You will ensure configuration management, troubleshoot mechanical handling systems, and provide on-site technical support during maintenance and commissioning.

This role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, project groups, subcontractors, and vendors, with safety and quality as core values.