HLW, Construction Technician

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is designing, constructing, and commissioning the world’s largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington State. The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant will use vitrification technology to process and solidify 56 million gallons (210 million liters) of radioactive and chemical waste stored at the Hanford site, which is a byproduct of plutonium production during World War II and the Cold War era. The project is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE’s most technically challenging cleanup projects. Its construction spans 65 acres (26 hectares) with four major nuclear facilities – Pretreatment, Low-Activity Waste Vitrification, High-Level Waste Vitrification and Analytical Laboratory – as well as operations and maintenance buildings, utilities, other support facilities. 

The Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) is a limited liability corporation created by Bechtel National Inc. (BNI) and Amentum. WTCC is a subcontractor to BNI, the prime contractor, to deliver the construction, turnover, startup, and commissioning activities for the WTP project. 

This position is at the Project Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (day shift) or 5:30pm to 4:00 am (night shift). Employees may be required to work overtime, night shift, weekends, and/or holidays as required by the project. Part-time teleworking is an option. 

Job Summary:

Assigned to the High-Level Waste (HLW) Construction organization. Responsible for supporting the Field Engineering organization by maintaining various documentation needs, assisting in the preparation of work packages, and maintaining the installation status of components as needed within project databases. May be responsible for the preparation of take offs, punch lists, and sketches. #LI-CL1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain inspection documentation within discipline for plan and specification compliance.
• Create various reports which may include querying multiple datasets and compiling results in a presentable format.
• Distribute and track document numbers.
• Work closely with Field Engineering, Superintendents, and craft employees to ensure a quality product is delivered.
• Support the preparation of construction drawings and schedules.
• Maintain punch lists and create work-to-go's, as needed.
• Assist Construction Automation Team with various tasks that may include reports, data updates, creation of work packages using BookBuilder, running construction record reports, etc.
• Track inspection documents through review and closure process.
• Review and maintain documentation and various database entries for accuracy and consistency.
• Attend meetings to support site management.
• Run varies office equipment included but not limited to copier and label makers for certain disciplines.  
• Coordinate with Site Management team.
• Update seating chart and coordinate personnel moves.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of professional experience.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), 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 that limit site access.
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic construction principles.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to work independently and be proactive  
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a high degree of individual initiative, flexibility, diplomacy, and accuracy.
• Ability to work with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and software.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and easily adjust priorities.

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