Title Shift Operations Manager
Position Number 40767
Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations
City/State Richland, WA
Location ETF
Posted 12/10/2025
Closes 12/17/2025
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.
Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.
H2C seeks a Shift Operations Manager to support the Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF) operations. This position will be accountable for ensuring that the personnel assigned to operate ETF do so in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with applicable Technical and Environmental Safety Requirements. This position is accountable for ensuring ETF operations are conducted in accordance with approved policies and procedures while implementing Integrated Safety Management and Conduct of Operations. The ETF Shift Operations Manager is responsible for oversight and management of the activities and functions to be carried out by Team Operations and Maintenance personnel, Field Work Supervisors, and their crews. The ETF Shift Operations Manager is responsible for proper Conduct of Operations and manages a multi-disciplined team of bargaining unit and exempt personnel.
Provide mentoring and coaching to bargaining unit personnel, and Team Field Work Supervisors.
Understand the technical safety requirements for the project and how these requirements are implemented.
For requirements that are unclear, request assistance from the appropriate Subject Matter Expert.
Communicate with the Functional Subject Matter Experts including Nuclear Safety to request guidance.
Actively support programs designed to protect employees against workplace hazards. Ensure safe working conditions and practices.
Manage the operation of ETF in compliance with State and Federal waste regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) orders, Safety Basis requirements, and company policy and procedures.
Understand the principals of Conduct of Operations. Implement and mentor Conduct of Operations in the field to support continuous improvement.
Ensure that project system/equipment configuration control is maintained using operating procedures, lock and tag, and the work management system.
Assist in identifying maintenance issues and prioritizing fixing the maintenance problems.
Ensure technical procedures and other work-related documents are prepared and used to provide appropriate work direction and to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.
Establish housekeeping standards in work areas of jurisdiction. Perform routine inspections of all work areas.
Ensure worker radiation and chemical exposure is maintained As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and that overall benefits should be achieved by activity causing the exposure.
Perform periodic oversight and/or review of the Integrated Safety Management System program to ensure its effectiveness and applicability.
Maintain awareness of project conditions and promptly notify management of any unusual or unexpected circumstances.
Establish prerequisites for work approval and communicates with operations/maintenance planners to assure prerequisites are met.
Assign personnel resources and equipment as required to meet daily priorities.
Control changes made to daily work assignments.
Review and approve work packages and Lock and Tags to ensure package are ready to work and closed in a timely manner.
Initiate/validate corrective maintenance work packages.
Ensure facility compliance inspections and surveillances are complete.
Understand the principals of Conduct of Operations. Implement and mentor Conduct of Operations to support continuous improvement.
Interface with radiological control, maintenance, environmental, and other support organizations.
Review procedure changes and new procedures; ensure accuracy of procedures by validation; initiate changes to correct procedure issues and enforce procedure compliance
Ensure notifications of events or conditions are made to the Shift Office.
Ensure that project system/equipment configuration control is maintained using operating procedures, lock and tag, and the work management system.
Notify shift office of any environmental conditions that require notifications.
Ability to attain Lock and Tag Controlling Organization Qualification in a timely manner.
Ability to attain ETF Shift Manager Qualification and Building Emergency Director in a timely manner.
H2C will consider successful completion of the following qualifications toward experience equivalencies (max consideration of 3 qualifications).
ETF Shift Operations Manager (SOM)
Operations Engineer (OE)
Area Dayshift Manager (SM)
Central Shift Manager (CSM)
242-A Shutdown Mode (SM)
242-A All Mode (SM)
Required Qualifications
Grade 19:
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Business, Construction Management. Engineering or a related field; and
Nine (9) years of related experience or six (6) years related experience and successful completion of three (3) approved qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Grade 20:
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Business, Construction Management. Engineering or a related field; and
Ten (10) years of related experience or seven (7) years related experience and successful completion of three (3) approved qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.
Desired Qualifications
-Past or present nuclear facility experience.
-Tank Farms Operations Engineer Qualified
-Lock and Tag Administrator Qualified.
-Operations Engineer (OE) Qualified.
-Central Shift Manager (CSM) Qualified.
-242-A Shutdown Mode (SM) Qualified.
-242-A All Mode (SM) Qualified.
-Detailed technical, engineering, and operations knowledge is preferred.
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 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 within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
Hiring Range Minimum: $117,225
Hiring Range Maximum: $162,688
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 visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits
Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:
A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Management
Shift Work Required Yes
This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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 (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights.pdf)
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)
