The Operations Specialist job family is responsible for all activities relating to operations and maintenance associated with plant equipment and systems. The Conduct of Operations SME will be directly responsible for the development and maintenance of Conduct of Operations programmatic documentation, including leading assessments to measure program effectiveness. **This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC** **MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS** + Perform work with utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees + Perform work in compliance with environmental regulations and permits + Conduct of Operations program requirement interpretive authority responsible for development and maintenance of program documents in accordance with DOE Order 422.1, _Conduct of Operations_ + Provide direct support to line management in the implementation of the Conduct of Operations program + Perform assessments addressing implementation of the Conduct of Operations program + Perform activities and meet the goals and objectives established by the Facility Management organization + Represent Plant Operations for interfaces with other project organizations on issues affecting operations + Demonstrate understanding of system design and operation, including environmental, safety, and health aspects and regulatory conformance through completion and maintenance of assigned operations qualifications + Review safety basis and environmental permitting documents to ensure requirements can be successfully implemented in program documents + Support implementation of project wide initiatives affecting plant operations personnel and resources + Create plans for Plant Operations readiness to operate WTP facility systems, structures, and components + Conduct document review of system operating manuals, emergency response procedures, and other operational documents to ensure they meet technical writer’s standards and are effectively implemented + Perform Facility walkdowns to support Operational needs + Identify deficiencies and initiate corrective actions as needed + Ensure the standards set by the Conduct of Operations procedures are upheld in the planning and performance of all facility activities + Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment + This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and at department supervisor request **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** + May supervise assigned personnel, and includes assigning complex work, setting work priorities, and evaluating and training them **Education:** High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree in engineering or science or equivalent education desired. Associates Degree in related field may be substituted for two years of experience. Bachelor’s Degree in related field may be substituted for four years of experience. **Experience:** Possess eight (8) years of experience in nuclear or high hazard waste treatment facilities with expertise in implementation of startup, operations, and/or maintenance programs. Knowledge of DOE operating directives and standards, and knowledge of industry codes and standards including DOE O 422.1, _Conduct of Operations_ , and DOE-HDBK-1226, _Conduct of Operations Implementation_ . **Desired:** Previous experience as subject matter expert for a DOE Order 422.1 compliant conduct of operations program. Procedure Professional Association (PPA) certification desired. Working knowledge and operation of remote/field/control room systems such as mechanical systems, pumps and fluid systems, electrical systems, cranes and hoists, process jumpers, remote waste handling equipment, power manipulators, and instrumentations, lifting hardware, etc. and associated inspection requirements. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** (PFM-HAO) Plant Facility Management – Hazardous Activity Observer **Primary Job Classification Essential Functions:** + Performs deskwork, including reading, writing, computer work processes, and telephone operations + Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts + May require long periods of sitting and/or standing + Occasional lifting or transport of items to from desk and printing stations **Secondary Job Classification Essential Functions:** + Oversee field activities inside and outside posted/barricaded hazardous/contaminated areas e.g., radiological, chemical, etc., through inspections, observations, coaching, which require walking, climbing, descending, crouching, standing, bending, twisting and turning along with wearing personnel protective equipment while carrying an assortment of small items (e.g., flashlight, procedures, tablet or notebook, etc.) **This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.** **Must be able to work in the United States without Sponsorship** **Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy (DOE) badge for access to the Hanford site** . **COMPENSATION & BENEFITS** HIRING SALARY RANGE: $112,835.92 - $178,251.9 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic. Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest. Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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