Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)

Hey Hawks! We are out here at Columbia Basin College with the other Hanford contractors to talk to students about internships and future career opportunities. Be sure to stop by our booth at the HUB and say hello! Conrad Dunn Anna Schutz Silvia Valdez

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New technology shows promise in reducing working exposure at the Hanford Site. It’s called RadSat II, and it allows technicians to remotely monitor radiological levels during processing of radiological and chemical tank waste. It replaces a monitoring system that was obsolete and eliminates the need for workers to enter the processing area to measure dose rates using hand-held instruments.?

Hello, Veterans from the Tri-Cities! Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)’ HR Staffing Specialist Conrad Dunn & HR Benefits Specialist and Navy Veteran, Jennifer Downing, are attending the Veterans Stand Down Event today (11/15/24) at the Southridge Complex. Be sure to stop by our booth and ask about YOUR NEW MISSION! #hanfordjobs #veterans #jobopportunities

There’s no time for downtime! The 242-A Evaporator at the Hanford Site is getting some upgrades and preventative maintenance. Meanwhile, shift operators are taking part in a series of trainings to familiarize them with the full scope of what the plant does, the responsibilities each shift has, and any changes that might have been made from previous Evaporator campaigns.

A group of engineers from WRPS recently attended last month’s Society of Women Engineers annual conference, “WE24: Together We Rise.” This year’s conference was held in Chicago. The three-day event provides women in engineering and technology fields to network, learn about new industry trends, and cultivate leadership skills. The One Hanford contractors, along with the Department of Energy, participated in a career fair, sharing career opportunities available at the Hanford Site. Thanks to WRPS engineers who attended, including Nikki Huntington, Brittney Atterbury, and Jenny Kadinger.?

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served! WRPS is honored to actively recruit service members, with about 12% of the current workforce serving in the US Armed Forces before beginning their career at WRPS.

The Hanford Site’s underground waste-storage tanks are rather dark, but we’ve got work to do! Our Chief Technology Office is working with vendors to improve our ability to see inside and inspect difficult-to-reach areas of the tanks. One recent project is developing a new technology that produces more light with less heat. Too much heat can slow retrieval and tank inspection operations. The prototype package includes high-efficiency, high-output white LED lights on a fixture designed to help cool the lights quickly during and after operation. Meanwhile, work on a visual inspection camera system could help our Tank and Pipeline Integrity group more easily inspect the space between the primary and secondary walls of double-shell tanks. It’s all part of improving efficiency and effectiveness!

Hey Broncos!! HR Recruiter Whitney Feser, and Test Director Tessa Alexander are here at the Boise State University Career Fair. Find us at the ExtraMile Arena to discuss internships or post-grad opportunities at WRPS. There may be a seat for YOU!

The National Safety Council recently recognized Katie Karch with its Rising Star of Safety award. The award recognizes safety professionals under 40 who show dedication to safety leadership at work. Karch, a senior industrial hygienist for WRPS, led a collaborative effort with WRPS Industrial Safety, Engineering, Operations, the workforce, and Department of Energy to draft a written program describing the protection measures in place for hazardous tank waste chemical vapors. Congratulations, Katie!