Lead Network Engineering Specialist 3 with Security Clearance - Richland, WA, United States - Amentum

Description

The Plant Engineering organization provides engineering oversight, program support, and qualified staff to support the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) mission
Near term support is provided by the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC)
The mission includes safely storing, treating, and immobilizing the highly hazardous radiological wastes created during prior periods of nuclear processing at the Hanford Reservation
The Plant Engineering organization and programs provide the framework for executing engineering work
Plant Engineering personnel are responsible for the technical adequacy of Plant Engineering products and decisions
The Lead Network Engineering Specialist is responsible for requirements, design, development, documentation, testing, and maintenance of plant communication system
The lead determines test objectives, instrumentation, and data requirements, writes test plans, schedules program activities, analyzes resultant data, and documents with test reports
This position interfaces with cross functional organizations at all levels including presentations, group meetings, and development of requirements and project implementation
The position will execute Plant Engineering activities ensuring optimum outputs are achieved in the most economic and safe manner while supporting the integrity and infrastructure of the department
This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Provides project management support for the design, planning, and integration of new and upgraded network, radio and data transmission communication, and systems-based engineering tasks
• Coordinates and works closely with other engineering, business services and program management disciplines to define system specifications and develop/deploy engineering products
• Writes test plans, analyzes test data, and documents results with test reports
• System design, configuration, testing and management of network equipment
• Supporting operations and maintenance tasks to include monitoring data communications and network issues
• Supporting the development and review of approved procedures to those processes that users follow and updates work instructions according
• Organize, plan, and execute tasks and projects
• Resolve condition report issues or other similar discrepancies as assigned
• Ensure the health and safety of self by implementing the principles of ISMS
• Ensure that personal conduct of work is consistent with nuclear safety and quality culture expectations
• Support operations, maintenance, and commissioning of the WTP Facilities
• Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities
• Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups
• Ensures timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities
• Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible

Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and lead the work of 2 to 5 engineers assigned to the group
• Ensure engineers assigned to the group have sufficient resources to complete assignments
• Ensure engineers assigned to the group obtain and maintain qualifications necessary to perform their tasks
• Monitor group and individual engineer performance and ensure appropriate communication to management is provided

Provide coaching to Plant Engineers assigned to the group REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent Information Technology field and six (6) years' experience in an Information Technology field
• Associates degree in Business, Engineering, Science or Information Technology degree and eight (8) years' experience in an Information Technology field

Possess the ability to perform vital and detailed Information Technology functions

• High School Diploma/GED and ten (10) years' experience with implementation and maintenance of Information Technology systems

Possess the ability to perform vital and detailed Information Technology functions Experience:

• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)

Candidate must have at least two (2) years' experience in a lead/supervisory role directing the work of others Preferred Experience:

• Able to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Teaching others and sharing their knowledge
• Desire for continuous learning and improve their mastery of new skills and technologies
• Possess project management skills including schedule development
• Systems engineering methodologies
• Networks - Cisco Switches/VoIP.
• Virtualization - VMware.
• Active Directory Management

Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities Preferred Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation

Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting
Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment
Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.

m
to 5 p.m
Must be able to work in the United States without Sponsorship Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy (DOE) badge for access to the Hanford site
COMPENSATION &


BENEFITS HIRING SALARY RANGE:
$128, $206, Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package
For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security
Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project
Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom's defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic
Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant
We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal
Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest
Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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