Operations Specialist Energy at Atkins Energy Federal EPC, Inc. in Richland, Washington

Job Description:

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 Specialist Energy, to join the 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?  

• Initiates and processes immediate procedure changes and standard procedure revisions.




• Initiates, develops and processes work control documents, lockout/tagouts and job hazard analysis.




• Researches plant documents and prints and determines the safe isolation points to ensure workers are protected from hazardous energy while conducting maintenance.




• Acts as a facilitator during discussions with subject matter experts regarding the hazards associated with a job and the controls necessary to perform the work safely. Leads the group through a systematic analysis of the hazards involved with a particular job and resolves any conflicts.




• Assists Operations Manager and Operations Lead in the administrative tasks associated with managing non-exempt personnel.




• Maintains data and documents contained in operations databases.




• Develops operations documents to support shift operations.




• Assists with facility notifications and administrative duties.




• Maintains operations documents and essential drawings.




• Produces various reports in support of shift operations.




• Performs one or more of the following:




• Assists the Engineering department in developing Operations drawings and graphics.




• Develops and maintains metrics and tracking systems to status facility performance.




• Acts as a Person-in-Charge (PIC) for LAWMAST assembly evolutions as assigned by Operations Management




• Maintains compliance with requirements of safety documentation (including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in accordance with Conduct of Operations guidelines and approved procedures.




• Oversees activities of support personnel to ensure compliance with ESH&Q and facility-specific requirements.




• Identifies potential occurrences or upset/unusual conditions and reports them to the Operations Manager.




• Collaborates with the Work Control Supervisor and all other disciplines to develop and implement appropriate work control packages for field implementation.




• Ensures good housekeeping requirements are met.




• Drafts procedural and policy documents for review by the Operations Manager.




• Conducts process operations in accordance with approved programs, procedures, and As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles.




• Supports facility operations and maintenance activities.




• Performs walkdowns, validations for new processes and procedures.




• Labels system components by procedure guidelines.




• Operates manlifts, forklifts, bridge crane and handles rigging operations.




• Operates company motor vehicles in accordance with established policy guidelines.




• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Atkins Safety Culture.




• Performs other duties as required.

What will you contribute?  

• Associate's degree with 4 years' related work experience, or without an associate's degree, then 6 years' related experience.




• Experience with work control documents, lockout/tagouts and job hazard analysis.




• Experience with technical writing/operations procedures.




• A NCCCO License.




• Trained and Certified in Hoisting and Rigging Operations.




• Minimum of 4 years' experience in area of associated certification.




• Ability to work independently while performing operations tasks.




• Ability to assemble teams of subject matter experts to conduct Job Hazard Analysis.




• Effective written and verbal communication skills.




• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.




• Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office products.




• Advanced proficiency in area of associated certifications.




• Ability to act as a PIC for assigned Operations tasks while demonstrating effective leadership skills.




• Effective interpersonal skills.




• Strong verbal and written communication skills.




• Ability to positively represent the company to the customer.




• Ability to conceptually develop processes that meet/anticipate LAWMAST assembly conditions.




• Ability to work with employees at all organizational levels.




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




• Ability to read and understand existing and planned facility drawings, plans, schematics and specifications.




• Detailed knowledge of operations machinery, equipment and tools.




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




• 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 

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. 

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.   

Expected compensation range is between $67,000 - $112,000 annually 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 

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.