Instrument Specialist

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for an Instrumental Specialist Trainee in Richland, WA.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Install and maintain highly complex instruments, control systems, and related equipment used in the Laboratory 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 oral instructions. May direct others.

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 documents hours in a recognized apprenticeship 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 document hours or any other industry experience requirements.
• Hanford Instrument Specialists who are not training and qualified via trade school program or equivalent military experience are qualified to perform specific tasks through demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to their assigned duties.

• Equipment and calibration experience
• Troubleshoot various types of electronic equipment
• 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.
• Ability to interface with customers.

(Bargaining Unit)

Hourly Wage Range

$54.397 to $57.261

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.