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Title Principal Chemical Engineer

Position Number 39530

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 2435 Stevens

Posted 10/22/2024

Closes 11/05/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site whose mission is to safely manage 56 million gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste and prepare the systems needed to treat and dispose of the waste.

The Technology Maturation & Analysis Group within the Chief Technology Office seeks a Principal Scientist/Engineer to define and execute technology development activities in support of Tank Farm Projects and waste treatment processes. Areas of emphasis for this position will be technical support of the 200 West Area Tank Treatment mission and/or the Direct Feed High-Level Waste program. Areas of technical emphasis will include grout and glass waste forms and waste treatment processes.

Provide technical and programmatic direction to facilitate the development of innovative technology solutions to tank farm and RPP mission challenges. Devise, develop, and implement technologies that have the potential to improve the effectiveness of, and mitigate risks to, the overall RPP mission. This position may involve assignments across multiple aspects of the tank waste mission including waste retrieval, sampling & analysis, pretreatment, vitrification, secondary waste treatment, and cementitious solidification/immobilization of waste. Technology maturation activities may range from laboratory bench scale to engineering/field scale. This role requires sufficient technical credibility and experience to act as a subject matter expert for WRPS in its interaction with outside research bodies such as national laboratories, universities, research institutes, and other technology providers. This work requires the ability to establish, lead, and perform in multi-discipline cross-functional teams to plan and conduct technology maturation activities, analyze, and interpret testing results, and manage product deliverables from national laboratory and technology providers.

The Scientist/Chemical Engineer will:

• Advise DOE and WRPS senior management on strategies for effectively managing waste at Hanford. Coordinate technical and programmatic aspects with multiple internal and external organizations including DOE/ORP, DNFSB, Washington State Department of Ecology, etc.)

• Coordinate with functional organizations within WRPS (e.g. Flowsheet Integration, Mission Analysis, Strategic Programs, Process Engineering) to identify technology gaps and develop Technology Maturation Plans to address the needs.

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for subcontracts with national laboratories, contract laboratories, and other technology providers. May serve as control account manager (CAM) for Technology Development work packages.

• Conceive, develop, and manage technology development programs, using EVMS principals, to address specific needs and requirements.

• Develop technical and programmatic solutions that enhance the efficiency of the RPP mission.

• Interface/develop relationships with WRPS senior management, DOE, national labs, contractors, and universities.

• Perform technology assessments, evaluations, and alternatives analyses.

• Leverage technology investments and best practices from across the DOE complex and internationally.

• Identify, select, and manage technology and research providers, e.g. national labs, and lab teams

• Lead and provide technical oversight of subcontractor performance and deliverables.

• Negotiate and set challenging yet realistic targets for subcontractors.

• Perform in-depth technical reviews of laboratory and technology provider deliverables.

• Participate on task-specific issue resolution teams to mitigate mission risk and enhance mission efficiency.

• Develop and present mission enhancement proposals to senior corporate and DOE management

• Mentor other engineers and technical staff to enhance the technical capabilities of the organization

• Demonstrate a high level of creative thinking and mature engineering judgment

Required Qualifications

Grade 20:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Ten (10) years of related experience

Grade 21:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Twelve (12) years of related 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 22:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and

Fifteen (15) years of related 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

• An advanced degree preferred to ensure an understanding of scientific and applied research.

• Experience in technology evaluations, cost/benefit studies, risk management, or flow sheet development.

• Experience in the nuclear industry (commercial, international, or DOE), technology development, or technology deployment experience.

• Experience working with the US Department of Energy National Laboratories and industrial technology providers.

• Working knowledge of nuclear waste management programs both in the US and internationally.

• Knowledge of DOE projects and experience with project execution in the DOE environment.

• Familiarity with DOE projects and Hanford Tank Farms, familiarity with WTP.

• Knowledge of basic unit operations supporting waste treatment (e.g. filtration, ion exchange, vitrification, evaporation, grout stabilization).

• Knowledge of Hanford waste characteristics and processes that generated the waste.

• Proven experience in the field of technology development and deployment.

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: $126,025

Hiring Range Maximum: $204,775

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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• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)