Field Waste Management Technician

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Los Alamos, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Field Waste Management Technician to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico. This role is anticipated to be 6-months.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 3+ years of waste handling experience to include knowledge of waste regulations, waste minimization, and waste packaging, labeling, weighing, and transporting.
Must be a United States (U.S.) citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Must have at least 3 years of waste handling experience to include knowledge of waste regulations, waste minimization, and waste packaging, labeling, weighing, and transporting.
Must have 40-hour HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120), Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 261 - 268), and DOT HazMat (49 CFR 107 - 178) training.
Experience with waste management process to include waste characterization, waste profiling and shipping manifests.

Responsibilities

Assist the LANL Waste Management Coordinator in the waste management process to include waste characterization, waste profiling, and shipping manifests.
Manage all aspects of waste management operations, including waste loading, packaging, labeling, weighing, handling, inventory control, documentation, and final disposition/disposal in compliance with applicable regulatory and company requirements.
Ensure the accurate characterization, tracking, and documentation of waste throughout the entire waste management lifecycle.
Prepare and maintain all required waste management records, shipping documentation, manifests, and inventory logs to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
Coordinate waste disposition activities with approved treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs).
Inventory and document all waste types, volumes, weights, package identification numbers, and final disposition status including metal for recycle if applicable.
Develop, maintain, and manage internal waste profiles, ensuring all required information is accurate, current, and compliant with applicable regulations.
Update weekly reports as well as compile and complete the final report.