Nuclear Waste Specialist

Savannah River Mission Completion • Aiken, SC

28d • $76,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Nuclear Waste Specialist to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). The Nuclear Waste Specialist is r esponsible for ensuring that work in the field is in compliance with Waste Acceptance Criteria per solid waste guidelines/procedures. They coordinate waste shipments including but not limited to Green Is Clean, Hazardous, Mixed, Low Level and RAD Soil.

Requirements

• BS from an accredited university in science or related experience in waste handling or related, such as radiological control, chemical handling, logistic, or transportation; or BS from an accredited university in a non-technical discipline and experience in waste handling or related, such as radiological control, chemical handling, logistic, or transportation; or High School Diploma/GED and experience in waste handling or related, such as radiological control, chemical handling, logistic, or transportation.
• Successful completion of facility qualification process which includes extensive classroom, formal on-the-job training, and oral board examination conducted by facility management.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and supervises the activities for the Waste Program for assigned facility/area
• Conducts pre-job briefs to instill work safety standards and actions.
• Ensures that Waste Verifiers are trained and qualified for assigned work activities
• Coaches, teaches, mentors and provides technical and administrative expertise to Waste Verifiers and Waste Generators
• Reviews and approves work packages for waste activities
• Comprehends and follows current administrative waste procedures
• Interfaces with scheduling to develop accurate work schedules
• Informs management of issues or concerns in the areas of planning, scheduling, documentation, and training. Provides recommended solutions
• Cognizant of assigned on and off shift work evolutions involving waste activities to ensure work is done per solid waste criteria.
• Communicates with other support organizations to ensure activities are started and completed as scheduled
• Performs initial investigations of abnormal events such as spills and process contamination
• Performs periodic rounds of the facility to observe waste activities and ensure work is being performed safely and in accordance with approved procedures
• Ensures Waste Verifiers/Generators review changes to operating procedures and plant modifications.
• Initiates work requests as needed to support the Waste Program
• Performs inspections and surveillance of Radiation Material Areas, Satellite Accumulation Areas, Staging Areas, to ensure compliance
• Incorporates Waste Minimization into planning/work efforts
• Oversees the Rejected Waste Program
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED