Operations Technician Energy

Why join us?  
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 
We are seeking an Operations Technician Energy, to join our Team in our Richland, WA office.  
About Us  
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

• Performs a range of direct push drilling equipment operations associated with Atkins direct push drilling and characterization contracts with Washington River Protection Services (H2C), Central Plateau Construction Company (CPCCo), and other potential government contractors.  

• Ensures compliance with Atkins policies and procedures and with local, state and federal regulations.

• Performs operations work as part of a team of skilled workers (e.g., health physics technicians, nuclear chemical operators, industrial hygienists, safety engineers, geologists, etc.). 

• Operates a variety of equipment: (1) hand and power tools; (2) small, fixed-facility (light) equipment; (3) medium weight equipment; (4) heavy equipment and (5) direct push drill rigs.

• Cleans equipment, machinery and work areas.  

• Uses equipment to conduct direct push subsurface investigations including soil sample collections and geophysical logging thru direct push boreholes.

• Monitors and operates equipment using normal, abnormal and emergency operating procedures.

• Operates equipment within the bounds of the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) as applicable.

• Operates equipment under the direction of a Test Engineer, the Test Operations Manager, a Shift Operations Manager or a field supervisor in support of testing and drilling operations as applicable, according to location and work assignment.

• Works under the direction of the Operations Manager as applicable, according to location and work assignment.

• Complies with all local, state and federal health and safety regulations and site health and safety requirements.

• Complies with all requirements for wearing personal protective equipment while performing job duties.

• Participates in procedure development and revision, job hazard analysis and safety walkdowns as applicable.

• Operates power-driven equipment of medium weight and horsepower such as trucks, backhoes, drill rigs, and hoists/forklifts.

• Reports the need for major mechanical adjustments and repairs.

• Uses machines and equipment to remove, package, store, treat and transport loads of waste materials.

• Helps secure waste containers. Determines when containers are secure and meet Department of Transportation regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute? 

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• A 1-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with heavy equipment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong time management and interpersonal skills.

• Detailed knowledge of operations processes, facilities, services, practices, procedures and terminology.

• Detailed knowledge of operations machinery, equipment, materials and tools.

• Detailed knowledge of occupational hazards and the corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of tasks.

• General knowledge of local, state and federal health and safety regulations [e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)],

• General understanding of how to interpret and assess compliance with government requirements,

• Ability to manage and/or monitor multiple projects and activities occurring simultaneously,

• Ability to establish and maintain a variety of records, files and operational systems using a computer.

• Ability to develop and communicate work steps required to maintain and repair existing and planned machinery, equipment and tools.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work and to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and environments wherein there is exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including a respirator.

• Ability to work irregular hours and be on-call at all times.

• Washington State Well Drillers License for Resource Protection Well Construction.

• A minimum of 1 years' experience as a licensed driller conducting direct push drilling using similar drilling equipment. 

• Experience working in a radiological environment.

• Experience working on government contracts.

• Experience working with and maintaining equipment such as pumps, generators, etc.

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, forklifts, drilling rigs.

• Experience with direct push drilling technology.

• Welding experience desired.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean record required.

• Evidence of insurability required.

• 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Worker training preferred.

• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   
We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 
•    Competitive salary 
•    Flexible work schedules  
•    Group Insurance 
•    Paid Family Leave  
•    Two Floating Holidays 
•    Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 
•    Pet Insurance  
•    Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
•    Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 
•    An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 
•    A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college 
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Expected compensation range is between $35,000 - $59,000 annually/hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.  
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies