Engineering Manager

Job Responsibilities/Duties
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure LLC (H2C) is at the forefront of the historic Hanford tank waste cleanup mission, marking a significant milestone with the commencement of waste pretreatment operations. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Waste Feed Delivery & Ops Planning Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient deployment of resources and capabilities. This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineering management professional to lead the strategic development and optimization of our waste feed delivery strategy, directly contributing to the advancement of this critical environmental endeavor. The Waste Feed Delivery & Ops Planning team is a vital component of the Engineering organization's Flowsheet Integration group. This team collaborates closely with Flowsheet Definition & Analysis and Mission Analysis Engineering within Flowsheet Integration and several Engineering, Operations, and planning organizations across the company to ensure the successful execution of the flowsheet for all waste feed delivery and pre-treatment systems, a critical step in the overall waste treatment process.

As the Waste Feed Delivery Ops and Planning Manager, you will lead a talented engineering team responsible for the comprehensive planning, preparation, and rigorous qualification of tank waste for waste treatment operations. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving the Hanford cleanup mission forward. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and Maintaining the Technical Baseline: Develop and maintain the Waste Feed technical baseline, including the Waste Feed Delivery Plans and strategies, ensuring a robust foundation for operations.
• Conducting Technical Studies and Evaluations: Perform in-depth technical studies and evaluations to support informed decision-making in Waste Feed Delivery and Operations Planning activities and throughout Flowsheet Integration.
• Managing the Waste Feed Qualification Program: Establish, maintain, and implement a comprehensive waste feed qualification program for all three key mission areas, including accurate inventory forecasting to align with treatment and disposition facilities and insightful trending of waste feed streams.
• Developing Feed Batch Methodologies: Define the methodology and selection criteria for future feed batches, optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the treatment process.
• Identifying Infrastructure Needs: Proactively identify and prioritize infrastructure needs essential to support current and future waste feed delivery plans.
• Leading Technical Baseline Development: Spearhead the development and establishment of innovative technical baseline approaches for waste feed delivery planning activities.
• Fostering Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Cultivate strong working relationships and ensure seamless integration with design, construction, tank waste treatment operations, and engineering organizations.
• Integrating Operational, Technical, and Strategic Approaches: Effectively coordinate and integrate diverse operational, technical, and strategic perspectives into a unified and cohesive approach.
• Communicating with Stakeholders: Interact confidently with senior management and the client to clearly communicate technical details, program and project status, along with potential risks and opportunities.
• Leading and Developing the Team: Provide clear and concise communication to engineering staff, set clear expectations for schedules and deliverables, and proactively remove obstacles to ensure successful outcomes.
• Investing in Professional Growth: Contribute to and actively lead the professional development of direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Managing Resources: Identify needs and initiate requisitions for additional staff or subcontract support to ensure adequate resources are available.
• Ensuring Performance Standards: Ensure that team members consistently meet expectations for technical quality, adherence to schedules, and cost performance.
• Driving Scope Accomplishment: Lead the team in achieving project scope and effectively integrate critical activities across different work streams.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership, communication, and technical skills, with a proven ability to coordinate complex projects and drive results in a highly regulated environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for environmental remediation and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the vital mission of Hanford cleanup.

Required Qualifications
Grade 20:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and
Ten (10) years of related experience

Grade 21:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; and
Twelve (12) years of 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.

Desired Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role, including direct supervision of technical staff and managing team performance.

• Applicable experience in the development and/or execution of complex operational plans and strategies.
• Strong technical understanding of chemical processes, nuclear operations, or waste management, with the ability to interpret and apply technical standards and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain technical baselines and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present technical information to diverse audiences, including senior management and clients.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a highly integrated team environment with diverse technical disciplines.
• Familiarity with flowsheet development, execution, and integration.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and safety standards applicable to Hanford operations.

Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C 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: $129,063
Hiring Range Maximum: $179,113

H2C 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 visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits