Job Description
Title CBC Co-Op ESH&Q
Position Number 40497
Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations
City/State Richland, WA
Location 1814/1818 TD/RCHN
Posted 08/14/2025
Closes 08/28/2025
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 are currently available to support the Conduct of Operations and Human Performance Improvement (Con Ops & HPI) Department.
The Con Ops & HPI Department ensure that H2C meet the requirements of DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations. Mentoring, training, and coaching employees on disciplined operations to improve site performance and ensure mission delivery.
Interns will assist in the implementation of Human Performance Improvement and Reality Capture to include but not limited to:
* Entering "Points of Interest" labels on 3D models to assist in user identification of components.
* Assist in the hands on portions of Human Performance Improvement (HPI) training.
* Assist in the monthly development of Conduct of Operations and HPI metrics.
* Assist in the collection and input of Quick Card observations.
Required Qualifications
* U.S. Citizenship.
* At least 18 years of age.
* Maintain continuous full-time enrollment at Columbia Basin College (CBC). Full-time status is determined by the requirements of CBC.
* Must 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.
* 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:
* Freshman - $18.260
* Sophomore - $22.360 to $25.140
* 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
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
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)