Field Technologist/Senior Field Technologist

LLNL•Tracy, CA

1d•$42 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Field Technologist/Senior Field Technologist to provide technical support and customer services in the management of hazardous, including explosive, and radioactive waste. Under general supervision you will perform a variety of technical functions in collecting, packaging, labeling, identifying, documenting, segregating, consolidating, treating, and storing hazardous, explosive and radioactive waste generated by various LLNL programs. This position is in the Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Management (RHWM) Program and part of the Waste Generator Services Group supporting Site 300 within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Associate degree in environmental technology or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Elementary understanding and knowledge of State and Federal regulations as they apply to hazardous and radioactive waste management, with emphasis on managing waste in satellite accumulation areas (SAAs), consolidated accumulation areas (CAAs) and permitted facilities, or experience working within nuclear or other high-hazard facilities.
Intermediate skills and knowledge of field instrumentation, such as radiation survey instruments, pH meters, etc., with an emphasis on their application to radioactive and hazardous waste processes.
Self-motivated and willingness to learn in order to become qualified as a High Explosive Handler.
Elementary understanding of chemistry principles, including chemical compatibility, and/or general understanding of radioactive contamination control methods.
Ability to meet medical qualification to wear respiratory protection equipment, climb ladders and meet other physical requirements specified in the job demands worksheet and to successfully complete all Federal, State, and LLNL training requirements.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to build working relationships with waste generators, programmatic support personnel, and management.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to generate and maintain high-quality, accurate records and correspondence using PC and/or Apple workstations and associated applications.
Experience managing small projects with minimal direction needed.
Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations (RCRA, DOE, DOT) applicable to waste management, with demonstrated experience in their application or extensive experience working within nuclear facilities with a proven track record of accomplishing tasks while following strict controls.
Experience providing training and mentoring to less experienced personnel.

Nice To Haves

Qualified Explosive Handler

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of waste management activities, often wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as anti-C’s, respirator, hearing protection, etc., to collect, package, label, identify, segregate, consolidate, treat, store, and verify hazardous, and low level radioactive waste.
Operate wastewater retention tanks and/or systems, perform pump-outs, perform lab packing of waste chemicals and maintain detailed and accurate records.
Perform field testing (pH, visual etc.) and sampling of waste to verify characterization and/or treatment results and operate radiation survey instruments to obtain radiological data.
Operate a variety of vehicles up to and including 5-ton trucks, use material handling equipment (fork trucks, drum handling equipment, mechanical pump systems, etc.), and use hand and power tools.
Respond to environmental emergencies at LLNL, and work with cross-organizational personnel performing decontamination of facility infrastructure and equipment.
Provide general technical support for all permitted facilities ensuring all waste, including explosive wastes, are safely and compliantly stored, transported and disposed of.
Complete and maintain training requirements per Federal, State, and LLNL requirements.
Provide high-end customer service to a wide range of waste generators as the front-line interface between RHWM and waste generators.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Solve complex radioactive and hazardous waste management problems using established guidelines and routine techniques and procedures.
Plan and execute small waste management projects including directing the activities of other technicians.
Conduct On-the-Job-Training and provide mentoring and leadership for less experienced technicians.