Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is
reducing the risk to the environment posed by Hanford’s 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 158 underground tanks.
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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Congratulations, Katie!
More than 900 women — and a handful of men — converged on the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick last month for the Tri-City Regional Chamber’s annual Women in Business conference. Several WRPS employees attended the luncheon, which included a keynote speech from Seattle-based author and psychotherapist Jessica Butts.![]()
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Luchiano is pretty well-acquainted with central and eastern Washington — he was born in Wenatchee, grew up in Spokane, and attended college in Cheney, all before settling into the Tri-Cities. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Eastern Washington University, and joined WRPS as an engineer just 18 months ago. In that time, he has been trusted with important calculations and called upon to support operations in Hanford’s West Area.![]()
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“I appreciate the opportunity this job role provides to be deeply involved in projects from the initial work to the finished products. The environment here is excellent for learning and offers a diverse range of experiences. I like the challenges that arise, as they require creative problem-solving to ensure that operations and maintenance proceed smoothly.”![]()
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At home, Luchiano lives with his fiancée, Renee, their 9-month-old dog, Lucky, and a cat named Lola. He enjoys outdoor activities as well as working on cars — his current project being a 1969 Dodge Coronet.![]()
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Thank you, Luchiano, for all you do helping advance the cleanup mission!![]()
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