Environmental/Waste Management Manager

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about protecting the environment, ensuring safe operations, and shaping programs that truly make an impact? Join us at Centrus Energy as we expand and strengthen our Environmental and Waste Management capabilities at the Oak Ridge Technology & Manufacturing Center (TMC). In this high‑visibility role, you’ll be the guiding force behind critical environmental programs that safeguard our people, our community, and our future. This is an opportunity to step into a dynamic environment where your expertise shapes strategy, influences decision‑making, and supports cutting‑edge nuclear and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, physical sciences, or equivalent technical experience (typically 8 years)
• 8+ years working in environmental and/or waste programs, including 4+ years in the nuclear industry
• Experience building and managing environmental or waste management programs (procedures, training, compliance systems)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
• Must be tested for the absence of any illegal drug prior to an offer of employment being made.
• Must be willing to participate in a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as SDC, CSP, ASP, REM, or similar
• Experience managing radiological and hazardous waste
• Experience in nuclear and/or manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Lead all environmental and waste management activities for the Oak Ridge TMC, serving as the site’s primary expert on regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.
• Work directly with agencies such as TDEC, EPA, DOT, and occasionally DOE, ensuring our operations meet federal and state environmental requirements.
• Guide permitting efforts, oversee hazardous and radiological waste programs, and provide clear regulatory direction to engineering and operations teams.
• Contribute to budgets, staffing plans, and project proposals.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Enhance or develop new programs and procedures.
• Own programmatic oversight of environmental compliance, permitting, monitoring, and waste management.
• Ensure we meet—and exceed—regulatory expectations, protect our workforce, and maintain excellence across mission‑critical operations.
• Lead direct and indirect team members to meet corporate goals and milestones.
• Plan, prioritize, and delegate work to meet project and compliance objectives.
• Influence key decisions and shape environmental strategy at a critical time in our growth.

Benefits

• We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior