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Title Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer

Position Number 39131

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location TBD

Posted 06/11/2024

Closes 07/26/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions, WRPS, the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site, is the one of the largest environmental cleanup organizations in the world with numerous dynamic engineering teams coordinated between nuclear operations and other critical projects to serve the WRPS mission. The complex mission spans all competencies of engineering/science accomplished through a highly integrated engineering organization. Engineering at WRPS consists of Process Engineering, Design Engineering, Nuclear Safety, Plant/System Engineering, Construction Project Engineering, Flowsheet Integration, Process and Control Systems, and the Chief Technology Office.

At WRPS, you can grow your professional career, make the environment safer, and serve Hanford's mission!

WPRS is seeking an experienced and qualified Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in the Process & Control Systems Engineering organization to support operations, maintenance, projects, and retrieval organizations. The right candidate will be responsible for providing hardware maintenance, software support services and/or technical assistance for all process computer systems, distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, related digital equipment, instrumentation, and site industrial control systems. They will analyze and diagnose system related problems, to include system design and failure analysis, and provide recommend solutions where appropriate. Acting as a consultant, may provide senior level expertise and analysis regarding the design, functionality and performance of industrial control systems critical to site operations. This person will maintain the design baseline in accordance with WRPS Engineering design processes and procedures, including:

Maintain a working knowledge of the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA), Technical Safety Requirements (TSR), and Environmental Permit requirements as they apply to the Tank Farm Systems;

Make technically defendable, independent, decisions on engineering issues, and represent the WRPS Engineering organization in meetings with other company organizations and other stakeholders;

Coordinate with WRPS Projects, Construction, Operations, Waste Treatment Plant Interface and Integration organizations to ensure that client and company commitments are met;

Monitor ongoing operations and activities including safety, quality, cost and schedule performance and coordinate efforts for early identification of issues, to correct problems, and to define areas of potential improvement;

Provide input to/develop and approve assigned system related work packages, operating procedures and Engineering Change Notices;

Develop, establish, review and/or approve new or changes to operating or maintenance procedures;

Set challenging work related goals for personal and departmental growth and accomplishment;

Actively participate in the mentoring and development of less senior engineering personnel;

Sustain productive and positive customer relationships;

Provide verbal and written reports and formal presentations to immediate Manager, Senior Management, and/or DOE ORP. Conduct routine coordination meetings and management observations/assessments as scheduled.

Required Qualifications

Grade 17:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or other related technical field

Five (5) years related experience

Grade 18:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or other related technical field

Seven (7) years 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 19:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or other related technical field

Nine (9) years 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

• Experience with instruments and controls, and a knowledge of current development and trends and be able to interpret IEEE Standards, NFPA Requirements.

• Experience with process and control system platforms including modification to the control system hardware and software, communications systems (including wireless), and development and testing systems.

• Possess significant control systems testing experience, including preparation of test procedures and completion of test reports.

• Have a working knowledge of developing safety instrumented systems and application of ANSI/ISA-84 desirable.

• Possess a working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC and/or ABB 800xA control system platform desirable.

• Experience with computer aided design tools such a Autocad.

• Working knowledge of software development in any of these technologies: C#, .NET, C++, JavaScript, Microsoft MVC, SQL, etc.

Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:

*A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

*Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

*Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).

Compensation & Benefits

Grade 17:

Hiring Range Minimum: $92,238

Hiring Range Maximum: $116,213

Grade 18:

Hiring Range Minimum: $101,525

Hiring Range Maximum: $128,075

Grade 19:

Hiring Range Minimum: $111,588

Hiring Range Maximum: $140,663

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

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.

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.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• 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)