Waste Management Program Engineer

Amentum

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant is making history as a first of a kind full-scale radioactive tank waste vitrification plant. Joining Amentum at WTCC means becoming part of a team that is on the front line for research and creation of solutions for managing radioactive and mixed waste produced today and, in the future, as the plant matures. WTCC is seeking a Waste Management Program Engineer to support operations at the Plant with direct support for effluent waste characterization and transfer, Immobilized Low-Activity Waste characterization and transfer, secondary waste characterization and processing, and analytical data collection, interpretation, and reporting. This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four-year accredited college or university.
Seven years of professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: processing facilities, high hazard, waste management, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities with emphasis on radiological, nuclear, chemical or related functions, laboratory settings and practices, interpretation of analytical data, sample preparation and analysis, development of data quality objectives, waste simulation and composition modeling data for purposes of determining waste disposition, waste forecasting, waste designation, planning, treatment, disposal, and waste profile development
Experience in definition of appropriate analytical approaches to waste characterization, paths for meeting performance/acceptance criteria, and determining statistical parameters for decision making
Strong organizational and planning skills required, including the ability to prioritize workloads.
Microsoft Office experience with advanced capabilities, primarily in Excel®.
Excellent technical writing/editing and verbal communication skills
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
(Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a radiological or nuclear facility in areas of chemical, radioactive and mixed waste characterization to include treatment, packaging, transportation, and disposal of waste generated at Department of Energy nuclear facilities
A working knowledge of Conduct of Operations is desirable
Prior experience with Hanford Site Waste Acceptance Criteria or relevant waste acceptance criteria from other Department of Energy disposal facilities
Previous experience in development and peer review of MicroShield® calculations
Formal training related to radioactive, chemical, and mixed waste management, including training in Department of Transportation Regulations applicable to packaging and transportation, RCRA, and Washington State Regulations applicable to Waste Designation

Responsibilities

Review and reconcile characterization data
Cross-functional interface with onsite and offsite analytical laboratories, Plant Engineering, Plant Management, Senior Management, and other Hanford Site contractors
Develop and maintain knowledge of radioactive waste management requirements found in DOE M 435.1-1, Radioactive Waste Management Manual
Develop and maintain knowledge of environmental regulations, RCRA regulations, Washington State Dangerous Waste regulations (WAC 173-303), permit requirements, and applicable waste acceptance criteria
Provide technical support services to the Waste Management organization for management of chemical, radioactive, and mixed waste-generating activities
Assists the Waste Management Program Supervisor in development and execution of effective chemical, radioactive, and mixed waste characterization strategies and tools
Prepare sampling and analysis plans for liquid and solid waste matrices and establish data quality objectives
Develop or support development and maintenance of waste management computational spreadsheets, including development and peer review of MicroShield® calculations and Excel® calculation spreadsheets
Support development and peer review of spreadsheets, engineering reports and documentation in accordance with established procedures, including satisfactory disposition and resolution of comments submitted by others
Preparation of clear, concise, error-free engineering reports and documentation, spreadsheets, or other work products
Support development and maintenance of Waste Management program plans and procedures
Develop and maintain working knowledge of applicable waste simulation and composition modeling tools and techniques, and interpret modeling tool outputs for waste characterization and waste designation
Support development, testing, and baseline of analytical tools and software
Review and complete corrective actions
Demonstrate creative ability in solving technical problems
Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, other personnel, facilities, and the environment
Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations