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Operations Supervisor

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC (H2C)
Richland, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

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Title
Operations Supervisor

Position Number
41015

Company
Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State
Richland, WA

Location
200E

Posted
03/23/2026

Closes
03/30/2026

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 an Operations Supervisor. The Operations Supervisor will join DFLAW/ETF Operations which manages AP farm and the Tank-Side Cesium Removal system. The Operations Supervisor will report to the DFLAW Shift Manager and perform duties as a Field Work Supervisor (FWS) focusing on Conduct of Operations while maintaining a safe workplace that is compliant with facility and regulatory standards. This will be a Dayshift assignment.

Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
  • Perform Field Work Supervisor (FWS) duties
  • Maintain FWS qualification
  • Perform work package review
  • Conduct pre-job briefings to ensure personnel involved in the work activity are familiar with the precautions, limitations, work scope, hazard controls, and applicable procedures
  • Implement Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) principles
  • Coordinate the planning and preparation of daily field activities
  • Assist in the training of Nuclear Chemical Operators (NCOs)
  • Provide planners and Work Week Manager resource needs for field activities
  • Communicate plant status and issues to DFLAW management team
  • Provide status at "Plan of the Day" and "Plan of the Week" meetings and help update progress and completion, as well as to resolve resource and schedule issues
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Provide planners and Work Week Manager resource needs for field activities
  • Manage assigned Condition Report actions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Grade 18:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; and
  • Five (5) years of related experience required.

Grade 19:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; and
  • Seven (7) years of related experience required.
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.

Grade 20:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; and
  • Nine (9) years of related experience required.
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.

Higher-level consideration may require supervisory experience commensurate with the expanded responsibilities and oversight expected at advanced levels.

Desired Qualifications
* Experience with Nuclear Operations either on a Department of Energy site or commercial site.
  • Previous experience with DOE, DNFSB staff and regulators desirable.
  • Previous experience with the 200 area Tank Farms desirable.

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: $109,013
Hiring Range Maximum: $166,263

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

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
  • Pay Transparency Policy Statement
  • Family Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act
  • WA State Paid Family Medical Leave

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