Senior Chemical Engineer​/Scientist

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) seeks a Scientist/Engineer to develop innovative technology solutions for tank farm and RPP mission challenges. This role may involve assignments across multiple aspects of the tank waste treatment mission. Technology areas include waste sampling and analysis, liquid/solids slurry transport, filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, vitrification, and cementitious solidification/immobilization of waste. Technology maturation may range from laboratory bench scale to engineering/field scale.

The position requires the ability to act as an "intelligent customer" for H2C in interactions with external research bodies, establish and perform in multi-discipline, cross-functional teams, analyze testing results, and manage product deliverables from national laboratories and technology providers.

• Support development, evaluation, and analysis of strategies for effectively managing waste at Hanford.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for subcontracts with national laboratories, contract laboratories, and other technology providers.
• Coordinate technical and programmatic aspects of assigned scope with internal and external organizations.
• Work in an organizational team that encourages innovative solutions and technology development.
• Support developing technical and programmatic solutions that enhance the efficiency of the RPP mission.
• Interface and develop relationships with H2C management, DOE, national labs, contractors, and universities.
• Perform technology assessments, evaluations, and alternatives analyses.
• Manage technology maturation projects that address specific needs and requirements.
• Identify, select, and manage technology and research providers (e.g., national labs and lab teams).
• Lead and provide technical oversight of subcontractor performance and deliverables.
• Negotiate challenging yet realistic deliverables for subcontractors.
• Perform in-depth technical reviews of laboratory and technology provider deliverables.
• Participate on task-specific issue resolution teams to mitigate mission risk and enhance mission efficiency.
• Provide technical input to engineering evaluation studies that support RPP mission objectives.
• Support development and presentation of mission-enhancing proposals to senior corporate and DOE management.

• Grade 18:
  Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and seven (7) years of related experience.
• Grade 19:
  Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and nine (9) years of related experience.
• Grade 20:
  Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and ten (10) years of related experience.
• Notes:
  The essential duties for higher grades are similar to the previous grade level but with larger scope and higher expected performance.

• Experience in technology evaluations, cost/benefit studies, risk management, or flow sheet development.
• Experience in the nuclear industry (commercial, international, or DOE), technology development, or technology deployment.
• Working knowledge of nuclear waste management programs both in the US and internationally.
• Knowledge of DOE projects and experience with project execution in the DOE environment.
• Familiarity with DOE projects and Hanford Tank Farms, familiarity with the WTP.
• Knowledge of basic unit operations supporting waste treatment (e.g., filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, vitrification, grout stabilization).
• Knowledge of Hanford waste characteristics and processes that generated the waste.
• Proven experience in the field of technology development and deployment.

• Hiring Range Minimum: $109,013
• Hiring Range Maximum: $166,263
• H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For full benefits, visit the official benefits page.
• Relocation Funding Provided:
  Yes
• U.S. Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Clearance Required:
  
  No
• Job Classification:
  Exempt
• Shift Work
  
  Required:
  
  No

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Richland, WA