Operations Specialist
CPCCo
Richland, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Database Administration, Editing, Electronic Access Control, Environmental Impact, Facilities Management, Funding, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, IDMS (Integrated Database Management System), Loss Prevention, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Operational Communications, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Plan Meetings, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Property Management, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Staff Training, Surveillance, Technical Operations, Technical Research, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Richland, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title
Operations Specialist
Position Number
40823
Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Comp
City/State
Richland, WA
Location
Hanford/200W
Posted
01/14/2026
Closes
01/28/2026
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part-Time
Full-Time
Job Duties/Scope Of Work
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE CPCCo TEAM!
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
The D4 End States Organization oversees safe and compliant operation of the several Hazard Category II Nuclear Facilities. This significant responsibility includes the retrieval, characterization, and packaging of legacy facility materials and equipment for on-site disposition, stepping out of Authorization Basis documents, shutting down facility systems, and preparing the facilities for demolition and ultimately performing demolition of the facilities and remediation of the remaining waste sites. Our team is seeking a dynamic Operations Specialist to help us achieve our mission of this uniquely challenging project.
The duties of the D4 Ends States Operations Specialist include, but not limited to:
* Provide overall technical support for the D4ES Operations and Field Operations teams
* Provide administrative support for the implementation of Conduct of Operations at D4ES facilities (i.e., support required program surveillances of Timely Orders, Miscellaneous Facility Tags)
* Support operations with facility/asset protection processes (i.e., access control, security requirements)
* Assist with the management and monitoring of Ops/project compliance with Safety Management Programs, to include:
* Nuclear Safety
* Criticality Safety
* Rad Con
* Environmental
* OS&IH
* Fire Protection
* Training
* DOE Orders (Con Ops, property management, personnel training and quals, etc.)
* Implementation verification of Hanford site, HAMTC, company, state, and federal standards, processes, and procedure requirements within D4ES Operations.
* Support with the implementation of requirement changes based on Nuclear Safety basis document updates
* Support with streamlining existing Operations procedures and processes at the program and project level.
* Facility surveillances & associated requirements (Environmental, DOE, Nuclear Safety, etc.)
* WIDS site management (process, track surveillance program requirements)
* Support in the management of facility, equipment, and WIDS deficiency tracking and corrections
* Act as Ops procedure Technical Authority (TA)
* Development of new and revision of existing procedures (including drafting, editing, revising, and performing comment resolution) for high hazard nuclear facilities
* Facilitate hazard analysis and procedure planning meetings. Participate in field/equipment walkdowns.
* Work with FMs/RMs/workers and other TAs to ensure procedures are written with appropriate level of detail for the training, qualification, and experience of the workers.
* Coordinate input from craft and SMEs from multiple orgs involved with planning and performing field work using company procedures. Ensure workability by end user.
* Maintain communication with support organizations to assure timely and efficient work in alignment with operational priorities
* Assist with communicating Operations priorities/field schedule
* Maintain current knowledge of field conditions at the work sites, the status of ongoing work, and any changes in work priorities
* The candidate will be mentored to allow growth in a variety of Operations tasks
Basic Qualifications
* Senior Level Grade 19: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 9 or more years of relevant experience.
* Principal Level Grade 20: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
* Technical background in Operations, Maintenance
* Experience in compliance-driven processes
* Experience as a craftsman and/or FWS at a nuclear facility
* Experience with planning and/or performing D4 activities at a nuclear facility
* Experience in implementing operating policies and procedures
* Experience researching technical solutions and interfacing with technical personnel
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
* Experience with building and managing databases for tracking purposes
* Experience with retrieving technical documents from JCS, DMCS, and IDMS
Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.
Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):
Salary Ranges:
* Senior Level Grade 19: $104,200 - $166,650
* Principal Level Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.
CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided
No
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Clearance Required
No
Job Classification
Exempt
Shift Work Required
No
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity, CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans, CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO. Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.
If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.
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
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Family Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
WA State Paid Family Medical Leave
Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. CPCCo is an E-Verify employer.
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