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 a Senior Work Controls 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?  

• Develops and implements Work Control processes and procedures.




• Oversees Work Control personnel and activities.




• Develops, implements, and manages Plan of the Day (POD), Plan of the Week (POW) and Category I and Category II work packages.




• Supervise and plan the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and within the facility.




• Serves as Point of Contact (POC) for operations management for all work undertaken within the AEL in support of LAWMAST.




• Provides direction to the maintenance staff and operations management on Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).




• Provides department leadership and direction to project support operations.




• Confer with management, production staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.




• Interfaces with staff, the operations team and supporting sub-contractors to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that safety is an integral element embodied in all work activities.




• Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines.




• Understands, complies and is responsible for working to environmental health and safety policies and procedures and attends meetings as required.




• Provides assistance and advice during facility /project commissioning phase.




• Provides daily feedback to Client Representatives on status of work plans and work accomplished.




• Conducts Post job briefings and Lessons Learned from daily work activities.




• Coordinates with EHS to ensure all work is performed in a safe and complaint manner.




• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, enforcing rules, and assisting in decisions about the purchase of materials or services, participates in meetings concerning work control activities.




• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor's degree required.




• Four (4) years’ experience in a supervisory position preferred.




• Two (2) years of field, facility, or project work interfacing with multiple project disciplines.




• A valid driver’s license with a clean record required.




• Evidence of insurability required.




• Project Management experience preferred.




• Construction Management experience preferred.




• Strong communication skills.




• Knowledge of drawings, layout drawings, arrangement, assembly and detail drawings, specifications, and data sheets, is desired.




• Ability to work with national codes and standards.




• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office.




• Detailed oriented, capable of time and project management.




• Ability to work with design processes, process flow diagrams, piping, and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).




• Technical writing abilities.




• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.




• Ability to work occasionally at elevated heights.




• Ability to work with employees at all organizational levels.




• Ability to work rotating shifts (if needed).




• Be available during “off” hours to respond to facility contingencies.




• Flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously.




• 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 $84,000 - $140,000 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 

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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.