Site Support Services (S3D) Senior Scaffold/Civil Superintendent

The WTP Site Support Services/Distribs (S3D) operates within the Facility Management organization of WTP DFLAW.  The S3D Scaffold / Civil Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing work related to scaffold management, inventory, builds, inspections, mods, as well as general carpentry, building structure, maintenance and shop activities, ensuring compliance with specifications, schedule, and budget in accordance with corporate/business unit and/or project policies, procedures, and plans. Work includes field inspections, extensive walking in and around the WT DFLAW site, managing the DFLAW Scaffolding, Carpentry Shop and directing various crafts and field employees. Some lifting may be required. Superintendents are responsible for safe and environmentally compliant execution of field work activities, reviewing work for quality and completeness, reporting performance, and ensuring procedural compliance. Other duties include front line worker development and mentoring, support for long term planning development, materials support, work schedule updates and fundamental labor relations.  Successful candidate will be responsible for supervision of various crafts and may supervise non-manual personnel.

 

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

HS Diploma or GED and 8 years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, transportation, equipment maintenance, plant operations or work control is required.

OR

Associates Degree in Business Administration or related technical field and 6 years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, scaffolding, equipment maintenance, plant operations or work control is required.   

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related technical field and 4 years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, transportation, production maintenance, plant operations or work control is required.

Supervisory experience could include activities such as supervising craft crews, supervising professional staff, scaffold management, fleet/shop management, production process management, warehouse management or others.  Supervisory experience in the DOE environment is preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work safely with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. Ensure all safety procedures and processes are followed without deviation.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations. Ensure environmental guidelines are followed without deviation.
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work.
• Field implementation of S3D work packages, work instructions, and procedures to support scaffold builds and inventory management, maintenance and corrective work activities including; pre-planning, material staging, obtaining needed permits, and coordination between support organizations.
• Review craft time records using established tools.
• Plans, directs, reports on and controls scaffold inventory.
• Manages preventive and corrective maintenance program for temporary buildings and DFLAW grounds as assigned. Identifies, plans, directs, and assists with repairs.
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished. Monitors work activities and ensure the quality of work performed is acceptable.
• Evaluates and ensures workforce training and qualification requirements are met.

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 supervisor’s request.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Broad experience with demonstrated competency in overseeing scaffold, general carpentry and facility structure maintenance on industrial/commercial projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and practices, general knowledge of OSHA 1926 and OSHA1910.
• Knowledge of scaffold inventory management work processes and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on Government projects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.

 

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:

10/29/2026 - 11/08/2026

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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