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Title WSU TC Co-op Intern

Position Number 40463

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location Varies 200E & Richland

Posted 08/18/2025

Closes 09/21/2025

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Full/Part-Time Part-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.

The Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) Co-op Program provides opportunities for students to gain hands-on work experience in their area of study or interest. The blend of higher learning and real-world practice with H2C will prepare students to be job ready upon graduation. Opportunities may be available to support project operations and project support to include the following fields of practice:

* Accounting

* Biology

* Business

* Computer Science

* Engineering

* English

* Environmental and Ecosystem Sciences

* Mathematics

* Psychology

* Science

Students will partner with subject matter experts, mentors, and other staff in the following organizations including, but not limited to:

Finance

Processes, manages and maintains financials transactions and reporting for the H2C in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Procurement

Responsible for the acquisition of quality goods and services from proven suppliers/subcontractors to support the accomplishment of the H2C mission while obtaining the best value for the company and the government.

Engineering

Providing engineering support to various H2C Organizations including Production Operations, Single Shell Tank (SST) Retrievals and Tank Farm Projects (TFP). Ensures proper implementation of engineering requirements from the H2C functional Engineering organization. Comply with Safety Basis, Environmental and Operational requirements.

Environmental Protection

Developing regulatory strategies to support the H2C mission, integrating regulatory activities within the project, performing cross-cutting environmental functions, providing environmental resources and services to the Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), managing regulatory and Tri-Party Agreement (TPA) commitments and negotiations with the client and regulators, coordinating with corporate environmental programs, conducting Performance Assessments, and representing H2C in site-wide strategic initiatives.

Industrial Safety

Monitors, analyzes, and investigates workplace activities for potential hazards regarding industrial safety, occupational medicine, fire protection, case management, and other safety and health programs.

Security & Emergency Services

Ensuring compliance with safeguards/security requirements and emergency preparedness. In addition, the team trains an Emergency Response Organization at each facility to respond to emergency events that could occur. They develop and maintain emergency response procedures, plans, hazard assessments, and conduct Emergency Preparedness drills to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and to ensure the emergency readiness of each facility.

H2C promotes equal employment opportunities to all participants based upon their training, performance, experience, and overall qualifications. Maintaining a workforce that represents a cultural diversity is a core strategic objective at H2C. H2C fosters a work environment where employees recognize, appreciate, respect, and value winning contributions of all people, regardless of their differences.

Selected Co-op Students are expected to stay through graduation and have proven, acceptable performance throughout the co-op employee experience.

Required Qualifications

*U.S. Citizenship.

*At least 18 years of age.

*Maintain continuous full-time enrollment at Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSUTC). Full-time status is determined by the requirements of WSU.

*Must be junior, senior, or graduate level academic standing, and have maintained a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

*Enrolled in a degree program that relates to H2C work, with emphasis in specific disciplines that support the cleanup mission and is relevant to the field of study.

*Must have met with WSUTC Career Center Coordinator, John Navarro, [email protected]

*Willing and able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week during the academic year and up to 40 hours a week during breaks.

Desired Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate/Range:

* Junior - $24.890 to $29.297

* Senior - $29.370 to $34.570

H2C considers a candidate's discipline of study as it relates to the position being filled and current academic standing when determining hiring rate. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

In accordance with the Service Contract Act, this position is also eligible for the health & welfare wage adder of up to $4.93 per hour.

Relocation Funding Provided No

Clearance Required No

Job Classification SNE

Shift Work Required No

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