Co-Op Science - Radiological Controls

At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are dedicated to providing a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area by protecting the Columbia River and remediating the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we seek exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex.

About the role

Our Radiation (Rad) Protection Programs organization is seeking a Co-Op Rad Protection student who has the desire to gain valuable, real-world experience related to Radiological Protection. Under direct supervision, the individual will interface daily with RadCon Staff members (e.g., Managers, Supervisors, Rad Engineers, and Radiological Control Technicians).

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing radiological work records, procedures, technical documents for editorial or graphical issues.
• Assist in creating/maintaining PowerPoint presentations, Excel and Word documents.
• Assist in gathering and reviewing radiological work records to support monthly/annual reports.
• Maintain weekly staff meeting minutes.
• Develop, update, and maintain RadCon web page, including understanding the website design, layout, and functionality.
• Assist in other RadCon projects.

Requirements

• A U.S. citizen.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Health Physics, Computer Science, or related degree.
• Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) during college enrollment.
• Currently enrolled with either Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC), Columbia Basin College (CBC), or any online student living local to the Tri-Cities, WA. Students will be sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate status and enrolled full-time, as determined by the institution.
• Willing and able to work 15-40 hours a week on a Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. schedule.
• Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program that relates to CPCCo, with emphasis in specific disciplines that support the cleanup mission and aligns with the critical skills and job assignment requirements.

Skills

• Ability to work on website design, layout, and functionality.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and basic programming principles.
• Experienced in building and maintaining web pages through school and personal projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Pay

Starting rate is based on academic standing and field of degree, ranging from an hourly rate of $21.80 to $29.10 plus an additional $5.09 health & welfare adder in accordance with the Service Contract Act.

Benefits

• A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
• Three-day weekends.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (15-40 hours per week).