Plant Engineer -Mechanical Handling

 Position: Sr Eng II - Plant Engineer 4 Mechanical HandlingLocation: Richland, WA (Day 1 Onsite)Duration: Long Term Contract Position Summary

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selected applicant needs to be able and willing to work weekends and overtime as needed.

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Engineer job family is responsible for technical activities relating to operations and maintenance of plant equipment during Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Commissioning and Operations. The Plant Engineer protects the installed configuration of the plant systems and provides technical support and issue resolution needed for operation and maintenance of the plant equipment. Under direction of the Plant Engineering Manager interacts with other Plant Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, WTP Project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors as required to perform job assignments.

This is a system engineer position responsible for ensuring continued operation of assigned mechanical handling system while maintaining configuration management. Individual will work directly with maintenance and operations for troubleshooting and addressing issues with equipment such as cranes, hoists, conveyors, bogies, MSMs, shield doors, shield windows, elevators, and hatches.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four-year accredited college or university.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience.

Preferred Experience:

One year of nuclear facility experience is preferred.

Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities preferred.

Experience with national consensus codes and standards preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Upon reporting, must be able to complete and pass a medical evaluation for badging purposes. Must have full mobility, be able to walk on uneven or broken surfaces (rocks, gravel, etc.). The examination includes, but is not limited to ability to pass blood pressure test, able to bend, twist, pull, push, climb, and lift more than 20 lbs.

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.

Possess the legal right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

Troubleshooting of complex mechanical equipment including cranes, hoists, conveyors, bogies, MSMs, shield doors, shield windows, elevators, and hatches

Field work support for mechanical handling equipment

Develop, review, concur with and/or assess engineering technical documents

Assess facilities, systems, and/or processes anomalies or degraded conditions

Resolve condition report issues or other similar discrepancies as assigned

Develop or request support to develop engineering products for system or equipment repair or replacement

Provide on-site technical support during preventative or corrective maintenance activities or commissioning

Assist assigned engineers in determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions

Perform troubleshooting associated with mechanical handling equipment

Support operations, maintenance, and commissioning of the WTP Facilities

Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities

Provide technical review of facility/system related procedures and work instructions

Assist with resolution of design issues necessary to support plant operations and/or maintenance

Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups

Ensures timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities

Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment

This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual- Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.