Senior Plant Engineer - Nuclear Waste Ops, 4x10 Schedule

WA River Protection Solutions

Richland (WA)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 214,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) in Richland, WA is seeking a Principal Plant Engineer/Responsible Engineer to lead technical activities for operation and maintenance of plant equipment across EPC, Commissioning, and Operations within the DFLAW program. The start date could be as late as April 2027, with potential relocation considerations.

The role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant plant operation, interfacing with engineers, field teams, and vendors, while maintaining system

Qualifications

  • Grade 20 requires a BS in Engineering or related technical discipline and 10 years of related experience.
  • Grade 21 requires a BS in Engineering or related technical discipline and 12 years of related experience.
  • Grade 22 requires a BS in Engineering or related technical discipline and 14 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Implement assigned Plant Engineering program elements and maintain required qualifications.
  • Develop, review, and assess engineering documents, procedures, work instructions, and technical guides.
  • Evaluate facility or system anomalies, determine operability, and resolve technical issues or condition reports.
  • Provide technical support for preventive and corrective maintenance, commissioning, and equipment repair or replacement.
  • Support field work coordination, integrating project activities, operations, and maintenance.
  • Review project design documents for operations, maintenance, and testing impacts; recommend improvements.
  • Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups to resolve technical issues.
  • Maintain awareness of system status, operational changes, and configuration modifications.
  • Ensure accurate, timely technical reporting.
  • Uphold ISMS principles, nuclear safety expectations, and DFLAW's safety and quality culture.

Education

BS in Engineering or related technical discipline
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and Ten years of related experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and Twelve years of related experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and Fourteen years of related experience

Job description

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) in Richland, WA is seeking a Principal Plant Engineer/Responsible Engineer to lead technical activities for operation and maintenance of plant equipment across EPC, Commissioning, and Operations within the DFLAW program. The start date could be as late as April 2027, with potential relocation considerations.

The role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant plant operation, interfacing with engineers, field teams, and vendors, while maintaining system

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