Environmental & Waste Specialist

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about regulatory compliance? We are looking for a proactive Environmental & Waste Management Specialist to join our team. In this role, you won't just track waste, you will manage the full lifecycle of waste streams and participate in site environmental compliance. This role will drive waste reduction initiatives and ensure our site operates safely and sustainably. You will act as the go-to expert for waste characterization, vendor oversight, and regulatory compliance, ensuring we not only meet, but exceed, federal, state, and local standards. Additionally, you will help participate as the go to expert for site environmental protection, vendors oversite, and ensuring regulatory compliance in water permitting, spill prevention control and countermeasures, and air permitting.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in environmental science, Waste Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in environmental compliance, waste management, or hazardous materials handling.
• Solid understanding of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and state/local environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with a passion for problem-solving in the field.
• Must be able to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
• Must 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.
• Will become part of 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 preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government.

Responsibilities

• Lead periodic waste inspections and stormwater monitoring, turning audits into actionable improvements for site compliance and safety.
• Track waste generation from start to finish, determining, classifying, and coordinating shipments to minimize our environmental footprint.
• Own the preparation of annual environmental/waste reports and take the lead on auditing waste vendors to ensure high standards.
• Proactively assist with environmental permit applications, renewals, and modifications, ensuring all operations are permitted.
• Review procedures, engineering design packages, and maintenance work packages to integrate sustainability and safety into the company’s core operations.
• Investigate non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions, turning challenges into learning opportunities.
• Develop and update training documents, educating staff on best practices to build a strong culture of environmental responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree