Hanford crews become qualified as VIT plant operators

December 13, 2021, 6:59AMRadwaste Solutions

Nicholas Callihan, left, and Julissa Quinonez Chavez, front, complete training to become qualified as control room supervisor and utilities operator for the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. (Photo: DOE)

Four work crews have become qualified to operate the control room at the Hanford Site's Waste Treatment and Immobilization (VIT) Plant, which is targeted for operation in 2023.

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Hanford crews become qualified as VIT plant operators

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