Operations Technician Energy

Job Description

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),