Acceptable Knowledge Expert

SPECTRA TECH INC•Idaho Falls, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectra is seeking an Acceptable Knowledge Expert for Idaho Falls, ID. This role is for a Data Analytics Specialist within the Acceptable Knowledge Organization. The ideal candidate will be a motivated and logical data analyst responsible for managing Process Knowledge (PK) and Acceptable Knowledge (AK) information within the Contact Handled (CH) Transuranic (TRU) Programs Department. The position involves collaborating with teams to extract, analyze, and summarize data from various production, historical, and document databases to support investigations, resolve issues, and generate documents. The successful candidate must be capable of qualifying as a Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) AK Expert (AKE), which involves evaluating, summarizing, and generating historical information from multiple waste generators and processes at the Idaho National Lab (INL) and off-site generators who transferred transuranic waste to INL.

Requirements

Experience with data analysis.
Knowledge of SQL and use in data access (or equivalent) and analysis.
Experience writing database queries using Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL) or Oracle SQL.
Experience using Microsoft Access.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong knowledge of document generation and Microsoft Word.
Proficient in data management including data wrangling and analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Strong attention to details.
Exceptional problem solving skills, strong organizational skills, proven ability to handle multiple priorities/projects, and ability to receive and respond to feedback.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple teams.
Must be able to obtain Q Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in data analytics or Bachelor’s degree in science or mathematics and at least four (4) years of applicable data analytics experience.
Must be familiar with, and comply with, all relevant health and safety requirements.
Must be knowledgeable of emergency action policies and procedures, methods for reporting/resolving unsafe work practices or conditions to available cognizant professionals.
Knows and complies with environmental, safety, health, and pollution prevention regulations, policies, and procedures for this position.
Ensures own safety and safety of coworkers.
Reports unsafe work conditions to immediate manager.
Ensures that the five core functions of the Integrated Safety Management System are understood and applied when performing job duties.
Ensures that operational excellence is achieved through appropriate implementation of conduct of operations.

Responsibilities

Run and create Structured Query Language (SQL) scripts to extract required information.
Clean and format data for department use using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
Create clear and concise documentation.
Support department requests in a timely manner.
Collect, summarize, and document information concerning generating facilities, processes, physical and chemical characteristics, and associated regulatory requirements for transuranic waste.
Enter information about historical records into a tracking database.
Evaluate container information to qualify containers for specific treatment processes, waste streams, etc.
Interpret requirements (e.g. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC), WIPP Waste Acceptance Permit (WAP) and regulations (e.g. RCRA. TSCA) regarding CH TRU Program waste management.
Initiate Nonconformance Reports as necessary and resolve other AK issues.
Support the annual WIPP audit.
Interface with other IEC groups (e.g. Document Services, Information Technology).
Interface with external organizations including other DOE entities to facilitate incoming waste shipments.
Interaction with the Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) and Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho (ID) personnel related to CH transuranic (TRU) waste as required.
Assist with training and qualification of other AKEs.
Complete assignments efficiently and in a timely manner.