Hanford Vit Plant

28/10/2024

💨Networking in the Windy City!🏢 Bechtel and Amentum colleagues joined fellow contractors for the Society of Women Engineers - SWE Career Fair in Chicago last week. Our team had a wonderful time meeting with prospective engineering and technology candidates and sharing the ways they could help us make history if they join the team.

We invite you to explore career opportunities at the Vit Plant here: hanfordvitplant.com/careers.

25/10/2024

It was a great day last week at WSU Tri-Cities for the Cougs Who Brunch Scholarship Recognition event. Student Mia Mendez was awarded one of two WSU Tri-Cities Scholars Excellence scholarships sponsored by Bechtel Corporation. Mia is majoring in Environmental Science and hopes to follow in the footsteps of her parents who work out at the Hanford Site. Congratulations, Mia, on your exemplary academic record! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. 🐾🔎😺

23/10/2024

In early October, Vit Plant Safety teams hosted their annual Safety Expo and Heavy Equipment Expo (HEXPO). Staff from the jobsite and in town were able to explore safety-themed booths, participate in themed activities, and learn more about the various aspects our Safety teams cover across the project.

There was also the unique opportunity to have an up-close, safe look at heavy equipment and machinery used at the jobsite. Fleet operators and safety specialists were on hand to speak with our staff to explain hazards such as blind spots and provide guidance on how to be safe around the equipment.

Read more: https://www.energy.gov/em/articles/big-machines-big-event-hanford-expo-highlights-heavy-equipment

17/10/2024

and catch up with the latest Hanford FOCUS!

14/10/2024

Congressman Dan Newhouse (center) toured the Vit Plant last week with members of the Congressional Western Caucus, Congressman Cliff Bentz of Oregon and Congressman Adrian Smith of Nebraska. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) leadership from the Hanford Site and Bechtel leaders updated the visitors on progress toward cold commissioning.

During their tour, the Caucus members visited the Hanford Site Tank Farms as well as Energy Northwest and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Newhouse is chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, which advocates for rural policy issues.

09/10/2024

Crews at the Vit Plant recently completed testing key safety systems inside the plant’s Low-Activity Waste Facility. This is a tremendous accomplishment for our team!

To read more about the significance of the tests and what’s next, read here: https://www.energy.gov/em/articles/hanford-plant-completes-key-safety-system-testing

07/10/2024

Recently, WTP Project Director Brian Hartman and Site Director Rick Holmes toured Candice Robertson, Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Senior Advisor, and other officials through the Low-Activity Waste Facility.

It was her first visit since being selected to become the newest leader of the Office of Environmental Management. Robertson has more than 20 years of experience in radioactive waste management and has visited and toured WTP many times in her career. While on the tour, she was able to sign the first container of clean test glass that was poured and filled in November 2023.

04/10/2024

The Festival of Trees - United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties is only a few short weeks away!🎄

Interested in purchasing tickets for this year's gala? Check out their early bird pricing here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Crn/

Thank you to Bechtel Corporation joining us as our Premier Sponsor for the 6th consecutive year!

Bechtel continues to support United Way and helps lead the way in bettering our community and helping our local kids. We are grateful for your support in expanding our mission and impacting lives.

🎄Save the date! Saturday, November 23, United Way's 7th Annual Festival of Trees Gala & Auction!

03/10/2024

The Vit Plant recently received its second Star of Excellence award from the DOE's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)! ⭐

Over the past year, our team has implemented innovative safety programs to help reduce injury rates. Read more about the program here: https://www.energy.gov/em/articles/new-safety-programs-shine-hanford-plant

02/10/2024

We’re hiring another class of Facility Commissioning Technicians!

Commissioning technicians are responsible for the hands-on operation of plant systems in the field and from the control room. This great opportunity is non-degree required and closes on October 10. Share with your friends!

Apply here: https://www.amentumcareers.com/jobs/facility-commissioning-technicians-richland-washington-united-states

23/09/2024

16/09/2024

🏗️ Hard hats off to the teams who make it happen👷

It’s ! We’re proud to celebrate the incredible contributions of our construction teams. Their hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship keep us moving forward every day!

16/09/2024

15/09/2024

🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🎉

The Vit Plant is proud to honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our strength comes from a variety of unique backgrounds and perspectives. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some special stories and recipes from our team members!

12/09/2024

Last Friday, many of our Vit Plant colleagues went out and supported The Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia at their annual Books & Vines event. The final total came in, and the event raised over $300,000! We are honored to be a part of this wonderful event to ensure that kids in our community receive literacy support for years to come. 📚

Bechtel & Amentum

11/09/2024

On Sept. 11, 2001, America was forever changed. On this day, we observe Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. We honor the value of life, those we loved and lost, our country’s resilience, and the strength of the American spirit.

09/09/2024

Among job occupations in the U.S., the construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide—twice as high as the general population. It’s time to take a stand and challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness and learn how to recognize the warning signs, listen, and seek help. At the Vit Plant, we are committed to these efforts and invite you to do the same!

Remember:
- Ask for help!
- Find your people.
- Listen to one another.
- Know the warning signs.
- Call or text 988 for the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline.

To learn more, visit: https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/resources/.

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04/09/2024

🚀⭐ Empowering Connections ⭐🚀

Women@WTP, one of our several employee resource groups, hosted their annual speed mentoring event and it was a huge success! The event brought together more than 70 professionals eager to share insights and foster growth. Thank you to all the board members of Women@WTP who created this special event to empower mentors and mentees to learn from one another.

30/08/2024

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day weekend from the Vit Plant Team! 🇺🇸

As we approach Labor Day, it’s important to reflect on the significance of this holiday and what it represents. Established to honor the contributions of workers and the history of labor in the U.S., Labor Day is a celebration of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices that have built our nation.

We also want to take a moment to celebrate our AMAZING team and their history-making accomplishments. Every day, their hard work, dedication to safety, and technical expertise drive our success. A very special thanks to our team members and skilled craft professionals working this weekend to maintain safe and sustained operations at the plant. Without their commitment, we couldn’t achieve our mission.

26/08/2024

A great reminder as kids all around our community are heading back to school!

23/08/2024

We're proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties' college tours and workforce readiness program! Helping young minds explore their future and prepare for the workforce is key to building a stronger community. Let's inspire the next generation together! 🎓

14/08/2024

ICYMI: A unique opportunity for Oregon State University engineering student Caden Littrell!

18/09/2020

WTP Alert: Dayshift outdoor Mandatory Scheduled and non-essential work cancelled Friday, Sept. 18. Indoor work will proceed. Report as directed by supervisor. Stay safe.