Chemical Engineer

Job Responsibilities/Duties

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.

This position supports the Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF), which is a less than Hazard Category 3 facility that treats and disposes liquid effluents from Hanford programs and projects. The ETF removes low levels of radioactive and chemical contaminants from wastewater streams.

This Chemical Engineer position may assume technical responsibility for multiple systems within the ETF. The candidate will qualify for Design Authority responsibilities for process systems/unit operations within the facility (e.g., Reverse Osmosis, UV Oxidation, Ion Exchange, Evaporator, Thin Film Dryer) as well as execute responsibilities such as the following:

• Responsible for facility waste acceptance, developing campaign plans, post campaign reports and other process related documents.
• Provide process performance trending and analysis, troubleshoot process anomalies, evaluate process strategies and improvements, and provide process direction to Operations including preparing process memos.
• Conduct site walkdowns, investigate engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Develop and/or review Engineering Change Notices, specifications, calculations, drawings, and material requests.
• Assist Operations in trouble shooting activities.
• Support work package development, routine maintenance activities, field walkdowns, and field work execution.
• Provide facility specific input to projects and assist projects in design reviews, procedure development, and identifying equipment that requires preventative maintenance.
• Participate in procedure development and revisions.
• Maintain a positive customer relationship with WRPS Operations and Maintenance groups.
• Shall obtain and maintain at a minimum an Engineering Technical Staff Qualification Card.

Grade 17:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and Four (4) years of related experience.

Grade 18:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and Six (6) 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 19:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and Eight (8) 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 significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

• Experience at an operating/processing facility, and strength in mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work alone or in a team with minimal management guidance to develop strategies/plans.
• Previous Hanford Experience.

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 grade and 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 at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors.

Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: 99,063
Hiring Range Maximum: 151,038

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include…