Instrument Specialist

Position Number 40809 Company Hanford Mission Integration So City/State Richland, WA Location 200E/2101M Posted 02/02/2026 Closes 02/12/2026 Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part-Time Full-Time Job Duties/Scope Of Work Install and maintain highly complex instruments, control systems, and related equipment used to generate, accumulate, and record scientific data from experimental operations and processes. Assemble instrument components into complex workable systems as designed to accomplish stated results. Work from sketches, prints, or verbal instructions. May direct others. Basic Qualifications *Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge. High school diploma or GED. Journeyman level qualifications required via one of the following criteria: Completion of a technical school and a minimum of three years of industry experience. Completion of an apprenticeship program with 8,100 documented hours in a recognized apprentice program and a minimum of three years of industry experience. Five years industry experience in related responsibilities/job requirements. Equivalent experience (e.g., military, industry) may be substituted for the 8,100 documented hours or any other industry experience requirements. Hanford Instrument Specialists who are not trained and qualified via a trade school program or equivalent military experience are qualified to perform specific tasks through demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to their assigned duties. Desired Qualifications *Equipment calibration experience. Troubleshoot various types of electronic equipment. Ability to read and apply technical instructions. Communicate with technical support from different vendors/manufacturers. Proficient with Microsoft Excel. Work with various equipment applications; changes to firmware/instrument configurations. Test and evaluate new equipment and manually program instruments. Ability to interface with customers. Ability to climb Met Towers (up to 400"). Be enrolled in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Program (CMV). Compensation & Benefits Hourly Rate: $54.397 - $57.261 HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered. Relocation Funding Provided No U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Clearance Required No Job Classification HAMTC Shift Work Required No