Hazardous Waste Disposal Technician III
About The Position
HGL is hiring for a Waste Sampling Specialist (Hazardous Waste Disposal Technician III) that supports nuclear decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operations by performing environmental and radiological waste sampling, characterization, and data evaluation activities to support a Deactivation, Decommissioning, and Removal project for five buildings at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) project site in Livermore, CA. The duration of project is anticipated to be 5 ½ years. This role ensures compliance with DOE, NRC, EPA, and state regulatory requirements and supports safe, compliant waste disposition activities. The position requires hands-on field sampling experience in radiological and hazardous waste environments and close coordination with health physics, waste management, and project operations teams.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental or radiological sampling
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Health Physics, Nuclear Science, or a related scientific discipline
- Experience completing chain of custody forms, coordinating sampling efforts, and packaging and shipping samples for laboratory analysis
- Working knowledge of hazardous and/or radioactive waste characterization requirements
- OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) 40-hour certification
- Ability to work in industrial and radiological environments
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs and perform field work in varying conditions
- Ability to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting nuclear facilities, D&D projects, and/or DOE/NRC-regulated sites
Responsibilities
- Perform field sampling of radiological, hazardous, mixed, and non-hazardous waste streams in support of D&D activities
- Collect soil, concrete, debris, water, sludge, and bulk waste samples using approved procedures and sampling plans
- Support waste characterization efforts to determine appropriate treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal pathways
- Maintain strict adherence to chain-of-custody, sample integrity, and QA/QC requirements
- Conduct sampling activities in compliance with DOE Orders, NRC regulations, RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, and applicable state and local regulations
- Follow radiological control procedures and work under Radiological Work Permits (RWPs)
- Apply ALARA principles during all field activities
- Participate in safety briefings, hazard analyses, and pre-task planning
- Document sampling activities accurately in field logs, databases, and electronic systems
- Review laboratory analytical data for completeness, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Assist with preparation of sampling reports, waste profiles, and regulatory documentation
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries as needed
Benefits
- A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
