Operations Specialist - Amentum

Title Operations Specialist Position Number 39399 Company WA River Protection Solutions City/State Richland, WA Location 200E Tank Farms Posted 09/05/2024 Closes 09/19/2024 Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part-Time Full-Time Job Responsibilities/Duties Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) manages one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in the country. Our focus is reducing the environmental risk posed by 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks on the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. Join us today and be a part of history! WRPS seeks an Operations Specialists (Person in Charge/PIC). The PIC will have responsibilities for operations activities in support of the Retrieval Operations organization. This position will provide leadership and oversight of operational activities by creating and maintaining a total quality and safe climate that encourages the commitment of all personnel to meet and/or exceed customer needs. The specific duties and responsibilities of the Operations Specialist include but are not limited to: * Plan/execute complex project and field activities with a demonstrated record of successful schedule execution with an integrated project team; * Ensure work documents and packages are technically correct and capable of being performed safely and efficiently; * Resolve work and safety issues to permit safe and efficient performance of work in the field; * Provide status and communicate work scope at Plan of the Day, Plan of the Week, and other status/planning meetings. Resolve resource and schedule issues; * Provide input to engineering and other organizations for improvement initiatives. * Direct and control work in a manner that is consistent with the current boundaries of the Authorization Basis ensuring a balance of matrixed personnel, craft skills, work site supervision and documentation; * Perform Person In Charge (PIC) duties to support Retrieval Operations activities; * Set expectations during pre-job briefings to ensure all WRPS procedures and policies are being followed; * Maintain communication with management, DOE, and stakeholders; * Coordinate the planning and preparation of daily field activities; * Coordinate and run morning meeting with represented personnel; * Develop and execute daily job assignments; * Attend daily/weekly organizational meeting; * Assist in the training; * Verify Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) principles are being implemented; * Perform pre-job briefings and oversee execution of field work activities; * Perform Corrective Action resolution; and * Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Grade 19: * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Construction Management or related field; and * Nine (9) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 20: * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Construction Management or related field; and * Ten (10) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and 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 21: * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Construction Management or related field; and * Twelve (12) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and 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. Desired Qualifications * Project Management Institute PMP Certified. * EVMS Control Account Manager qualification. * Experience managing small, medium, and large Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), capital improvement, or facility/infrastructure upgrade construction projects from initiation through closeout in accordance with quality standards and requirements. * Experience with bargaining unit personnel and collective bargaining agreements is desirable. * Retrieval Operations Experience * Nuclear Operations Experience Compensation & Benefits In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial 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 within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration. Hiring Range Minimum: $114,475 Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900 Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following: *A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply). *Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required). *Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply). WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits Relocation Funding Provided Yes U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Clearance Required No Job Classification Exempt Shift Work Required No This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 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