Will Caruthers
About Will Caruthers
Will Caruthers is a Plant Engineer at Amentum in Richland, Washington, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in industrial processes. He has played significant roles in the startup and operation of key facilities, including the Effluent Management Facility and the Waste Treatment Plant evaporator system.
Work at Amentum
Will Caruthers has been employed as a Plant Engineer at Amentum since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives in Richland, Washington. His responsibilities include overseeing plant operations and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Caruthers has played a significant role in the startup and commissioning of critical systems, including the Effluent Management Facility at the Hanford site.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Amentum, Will Caruthers worked as a Plant Engineer 1 at AECOM from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at AECOM lasted 11 months, during which he gained valuable experience in plant operations. Prior to AECOM, Caruthers served as a Production Engineer at Tate & Lyle from 2015 to 2018, where he developed skills in industrial processes. He also worked as an undergraduate researcher at Tennessee Technological University, focusing on chemical engineering.
Education and Expertise
Will Caruthers holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. He also attended Columbia State Community College for one year from 2011 to 2012. His academic background, combined with hands-on experience in various engineering roles, has equipped him with extensive knowledge in evaporative separation and industrial chemical processes.
Contributions to Waste Treatment Plant
Caruthers has provided onsite technical expertise and leadership in the startup and commissioning of the Waste Treatment Plant evaporator system. His contributions include developing comprehensive procedures for operating the Effluent Management Facility's evaporator and other equipment. He has also offered critical insights and troubleshooting knowledge that have been essential for the successful operation of the evaporator system.
Background in the US Navy
Before his engineering career, Will Caruthers served as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy from 1993 to 1995. This experience provided him with a foundation in technical and operational skills, which he later applied in his engineering roles. His military background has contributed to his ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments.