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Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC Instrument Specialist (2 openings) in Richland, Washington

Title Instrument Specialist (2 openings)

Position Number 41024

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location Tank Farm Contractor

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.

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) is seeking Instrument Specialists. This position will install and maintain highly complex instruments, control systems, and related equipment used in the Laboratory to generate, accumulate, and record scientific date from experimental operations and processes. Assemble instrument components into complex workable systems as designed to accomplish stated results. Work form sketches, prints, or oral instructions. May direct others.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Also needs to meet one of the following requirements:

  • Completion of a technical school and a minimum of three years of industry experience or

  • Completion of an apprenticeship with 8,100 documented hours in a recognized apprentice program and a minimum of three years of industry experience or

  • Five years industry experience in related responsibilities requirements or

  • Equivalent experience (e.g., military, industry) may be substituted for 8,100 documented hours or any other industry experience requirements

  • Hanford instrument specialists who are not trained and qualified via a trade school program or equivalent military experience are qualified to perform specific tasks through demonstrating knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to their assigned duties.

  • Must be able to qualify as a radiological worker. Must be able to qualify as a hazardous waste worker. Must be able to wear mask.

Desired Qualifications

  • Expertise in electronics, analytical equipment, and instrument calibration is a positive.

Compensation & Benefits

Entry Level Hourly Rate: $54.397

Top Level Hourly Rate: $57.261

In accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the salary offered for this position will be reflective of the assigned job classification and associated wage scale. Actual placement on the wage scale will be based on a candidate's education, training and/or experience. A step rate increase will be implemented every six months (as applicable) until the top rate of the wage scale is reached.

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

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification HAMTC

Shift Work Required Yes

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ยงยง 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)

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