Well Maintenance Technician

About the role

At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need 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.

Responsibilities

• Performing well maintenance and drilling activities to ensure wells remain operable, including well seal repair, pump installation, decommissioning, and well head modifications
• Performing hands on work while interfacing with management and project personnel, including Bldg. Trades and HAMTC represented employees
• Executing all aspects of daily work released, including initial planning, questioning attitude, hazard analysis, and training while utilizing hands on skills learned in the well maintenance or drilling trade
• Executing work in a timely manner and concluding all work release documentation is in accordance with procedures
• Performing well maintenance activities safely while adhering to quality standards
• Maintaining compliance with the Washington Administration code, including requirement to have a driller or driller trainee license
• Maintaining and operating government equipment and usage of material in a responsible, safe, and cost-effective manner
• Interfacing/communicating on a daily basis with numerous field support groups, including procurement, engineering, waste operations, environmental officers, craft personnel and drilling management
• Demonstrating the ability to comprehend and resolve day-to-day problems
• Possessing the ability to obtain a pump installers license

Basic Qualifications

Grade 10: AA/AS or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

Grade 11: AA/AS or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience

The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge in well maintenance/drilling equipment, well maintenance means and methods, pump installation in wells, lock and tag processes, and electrical connections
• Operating knowledge of auger and cable tool drilling/decommissioning, pump setting truck/rig, Department of Transportation Commercial driving license (DOT CDL) as well as knowledge of welding techniques
• General operating knowledge and experience operating other types of drilling equipment, forklifts, flatbed trucks, trailers, and pick-up trucks is required
• Preferred knowledge of chemical treatment of filter packs i.e. bio fouling agents to enhance well production
• A current CDL is preferred

Pay

Expected annualized pay range based on full-time schedule (40 hours per week): Grade 10: $69,650 - $111,450; Grade 11: $76,700 - $122,550. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off
• Health & welfare wage adder (in accordance with the Service Contract Act)
• Casual-dress work environment
• Standard 4-10's work schedule

Relocation Funding Provided: Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Shift Work Required: No