Procedures Specialist II

About the Role

Reports to the Operations Procedures Supervisor and is responsible for developing and maintaining the plant operating procedures to support safe and compliant operations of systems and facilities. Performs work in accordance with Plant Operations and other applicable project procedures, policies, and all relevant laws, regulations, contracts, authorization basis, and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work performance to protect self, others, and the environment.
• Administer procedure process activities, including:
• Developing procedures: component noun naming, procedure requirements identification, procedure design, development, quality verification, review, and approval process.
• Revising procedures: incorporating changes due to program updates, design modifications, lessons learned, and operating experience.
• Develop and revise facility operating procedures, alarm response procedures, maintenance procedures, TSR and CSMP surveillance procedures, abnormal operating procedures, and emergency operating procedures.
• Conduct Job Hazards Analyses (JHA) and implement safety protocols in new procedures to mitigate hazards.
• Incorporate and track activity-level requirements in operating procedures.
• Ensure personnel responsible for facility commissioning have complete, technically accurate procedures for safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate with support organizations and area facilities to optimize support for completing operations procedures scope.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• HS Diploma + 6 years plant operations experience, or equivalent technical experience, including technical procedures development and implementation.
• OR Associates degree + 4 years plant operations experience, or equivalent technical experience, including technical procedures development and implementation.
• OR Bachelor’s degree + 2 years plant operations experience, or equivalent technical experience, including technical procedures development and implementation.
• Preferred experience in Naval Nuclear, Department of Energy Nuclear, or Commercial Nuclear Operations.
• Progression to the next grade is based on complexity of assignment and sustained performance.

Physical Requirements

Exposed Field Non-Manual (EFNM): Performs desk work, including writing, computer use, and telephone operation. Arranges and participates in presentations, meetings, and inspections, requiring long periods of sitting, walking, standing, bending, and turning, along with wearing personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and supplies.

Schedule

4 x 10 schedule, Monday to Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with periodic work at the WTP Site (22 miles north of Richland).

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
• Must obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site, even if teleworking.
• Non-U.S. citizens from certain countries may be subject to additional security requirements.

Pay

$89,099.71 - $136,321.63. Actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, and relevant laws.

About the Company

Amentum, in partnership with Bechtel as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC), is involved in designing and building the Hanford Vit Plant (Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant) to safely dispose of radioactive and chemical waste from World War II and Cold War plutonium production. The project aims to protect the Columbia River and surrounding communities, wildlife, and ecosystems.

Location

Richland, WA, offers year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sunshine, access to wineries, and proximity to Seattle and Portland.