Chemical Engineer/scientist

Chemical Engineer/Scientist

Hanford Tank Waste Operations is seeking a Chemical Engineer/Scientist to facilitate developing innovative technology solutions for tank farm and RPP mission challenges. This position may involve assignments across multiple aspects of the tank waste treatment mission. Technology areas this position may address include waste sampling and analysis, liquid/solids slurry transport, filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, vitrification, and cementitious solidification/immobilization of waste.

The complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrating engineering organization. At Hanford Tank Waste Operations, you can grow your professional career, make the environment safer, and serve Hanford's mission!

The Scientist/Engineer will:

• Support development, evaluation, and analysis of strategies for effectively managing waste at Hanford.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for subcontracts with national laboratories, contract laboratories, and other technology providers.
• Coordinate technical and programmatic aspects of assigned scope with internal and external organizations.
• Work in an organizational team that encourages innovative solutions and technology development.
• Support developing technical and programmatic solutions that enhance the efficiency of the RPP mission.
• Interface and develop relationships with Hanford Tank Waste Operations management, DOE, national labs, contractors, and universities.
• Perform technology assessments, evaluations, and alternatives analyses.
• Manage technology maturation projects that address specific needs and requirements.
• 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 challenging yet realistic deliverables 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.
• Provide technical input to engineering evaluation studies that support RPP mission objectives.
• Support development and presentation of mission enhancing proposals to senior corporate and DOE management.

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 15: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; and One (1) years of related experience.
• Grade 16: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and Two (2) years of related experience.
• Grade 17: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; and Five (5) years of related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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 the WTP.
• Knowledge of basic unit operations supporting waste treatment (e.g. filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, vitrification, 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, Hanford Tank Waste Operations takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and 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 at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration. Hiring Range Minimum: $80,225 Hiring Range Maximum: $122,113 Hanford Tank Waste Operations 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. Relocation Funding Provided Yes U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Clearance Required No