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Operations Manager, T Plant

Central Plateau Cleanup Company
Richland, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Job Duties/Scope Of Work

Work Safe, Make a Difference, and Be a Part of History with the CPCCo Team!

At the 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!

A day in the life of the T Plant Operations Manager includes, but is not limited to:

  • Reporting directly to the Facility Manager.
  • Providing leadership and overall project operations performance at T Plant.
  • Adhering to Conduct of Operations (CONOPS) principles, Technical Safety Requirements, Fire Hazards Analysis requirements, and Criticality Safety.
  • Implementing and mentoring CONOPS in the field to support continuous improvement.
  • Taking necessary actions to achieve project goals and milestones safely and compliantly.
  • Ensuring bargaining unit and exempt operations personnel are fully trained and qualified to perform assigned tasks.
  • Overseeing operations personnel to ensure adherence to CONOPS principles, safety and health requirements, HAMTC bargaining unit agreement, and authorized work documents.
  • Ensuring technical work documents are prepared to provide appropriate work direction in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Reviewing and approving technical documents.
  • Conducting assessments, qualifying, and functioning as a Building Emergency Director.
  • Successfully interacting and communicating with supporting organizations.
  • Ensuring facility/system configuration control is maintained.
  • Qualifying as a fieldwork supervisor and shift operations manager.
  • Qualifying to assume the Facility Manager's position in their absence.

Basic Qualifications

Manager Grade 22 - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus 12 years of relevant experience and at least 2 years of required relevant experience must be nuclear experience

Desired Qualifications

  • Recent or previous qualification as a Shift Operations Manager in a nuclear facility.
  • Previous Facility Operations management experience, with a strong focus on Conduct of Operations elements needed for a nuclear facility.
  • Experience in Nuclear Material management, managing bargaining unit issues/teams, processing and facility maintenance.

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):

Grade 22: $137,150 - $240,000

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 and a great community ( https://www.visittri-cities.com/) 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 Management

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 And State Employment Laws And Are Protected 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

Salary : $137,150 - $240,000

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