Process Chemistry Supervisor

The Plant Engineering organization is responsible for technical activities relating to operations and maintenance of plant equipment during Construction, Commissioning, and Operations of the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP). Under direction of a Plant Engineering Manager, the Plant Engineering Supervisor coordinates and directs the activities of plant engineers assigned to their group. The Plant Engineering Supervisor ensures that Plant Engineering organizational priorities are implemented and pursued, and ensures that interactions with other Plant Engineering staff, Operations, Maintenance, WTP Project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors are adequate to perform assigned job functions. The Process Chemistry Supervisor position has additional responsibilities of campaign planning / waste feed qualification, process chemistry and water chemistry control, product qualification, and process modeling

 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conducts work safely and in a manner that sustains the WTP Nuclear, Safety, Quality Culture.

• Directs day-to-day activities of the plant engineering group

• Identifies issues and utilizes the project corrective action management system.

• Batch and campaign sheet preparation

• Review and analysis of analytical results from in process samples

• Process chemistry monitoring and correction as needed

• Water chemistry monitoring and correction as needed

• Production documentation for final waste products

• Modeling of chemical processes to identify and resolve production issues as needed

 

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four-year accredited college or university.

 

Experience: Minimum of seven years of professional experience with at least two years of experience directing the work of others. 3 Years of Nuclear facility experience required. (Nuclear Experience when used in reference to Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities, is experience acquired at any facility in which radioactive materials are routinely handled, stored, processed, or utilized. A Bachelor of Science (BS) may be substituted for up to 2 of the 3 years of nuclear   experience.)  Experience with national consensus codes and standards required.

 

Progression in grade is based upon complexity of assignments and sustained performance.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Supervise and lead a small group of Plant Engineers on multiple tasks

• Support and provide system engineers independent assistance in determining operability and correcting out-of- specification conditions

• Assist groups in organizational goals and objectives within the assigned area of responsibility

• Manage daily engineering activities with other Plant Engineering disciplines, maintenance, and operations

• Organize organizational values and vision related to quality and safety

• Support and facilitate positive and productive relationships with peers both within and external to Plant Engineering

• Train and coach team members for skill development

• Monitor work group for timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities

• Monitor work group for timely and accurate management procedures

• Ensure the health and safety of self and staff by implementing the principles of ISMS

• Ensure that personal conduct of work is consistent with nuclear safety and quality culture expectations

• Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments

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 the department supervisors request.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and direct the work of engineers assigned to the group

• Ensure engineers assigned to the group obtain and maintain qualifications necessary to perform their tasks

• Ensure engineers assigned to the group have sufficient resources to complete assignments

• Monitor group and individual engineer performance and ensure appropriate communication to management is provided

• Conduct employee performance and feedback reviews, goal setting, and other activities related to employee growth and development

• Continually upgrade technical knowledge, training, capabilities, and evaluation of assigned personnel.

• Provide technical direction, training, and evaluation of assigned personnel

• Establish and manage group schedules and budgets ensuring accurate status and timely communications are provided to management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM)Exposed Field Non-Manual

Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

• This position is located at the WTP 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 authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)  
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.

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.

       

Compensation Details:

$115,543.99 - $182,530.01

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

11/02/2026 - 11/09/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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