Waste Management Specialist I

Edgewater Technical Associates • Paducah, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Waste Management Specialist I opportunity in Paducah, KY for the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) Deactivation and Remediation (D&R) project. Under direct supervision, performs Waste Management job functions as assigned by management. The role ensures that the site Waste Management function operates in a manner that is safe, cost effective and fully compliant with FRNP Deactivation Project procedures and all regulatory requirements. Specific work assignments may include assisting and supporting management in one or more of the following functional areas: waste stream certification, waste disposition planning, nuclear materials transfer, transportation, and other related areas. The Waste Specialist must interact with Waste Engineers, Frontline Supervisors, RADCON, ES&H, QA, NDA, laborers, and other groups to ensure necessary resources are available to support packaging activities as directed by the Waste Engineer per RFD documentation. Additional duties include coordinating waste operations for AB approval, container delivery, container retrieval for storage, weights, and treatment; coordinating with security for container movement and material classification; collecting all necessary documentation for each waste container to support final Characterization and Profile Verification; working with Radiological Control Technicians to ensure appropriate health physics surveys and dose readings are obtained; assisting FRNP Projects with setting up, maintaining, and inspecting waste storage areas; planning packaging activities and preparing packaging instructions; inspecting waste materials for non-conforming items and sorting/segregating as necessary; observing loading of waste materials into approved waste containers; providing detailed information on Waste Item Container Logs for waste contents; and marking/labeling waste containers in accordance with site procedures.

Requirements

• BS degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, nuclear facility operations
• Knowledge of, and experience with, DOE nuclear facility safety including technical safety requirements, processes and reporting requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software
• United States Citizenship
• DOE “L” or “Q” clearance or ability to obtain a DOE “L” or “Q” clearance

Nice To Haves

• Typical experience ranges from 1 - 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned job duties supporting Waste Management functional areas such as waste stream certification, waste disposition planning, nuclear materials transfer, transportation and/or other related areas
• Work directly with the following FRNP Projects to coordinate daily waste activities
• Coordinate with waste operations for AB approval, container delivery, container retrieval for storage, weights, treatment, etc.
• Coordinate with security for container movement and material classification.
• Coordinate collection of all necessary documentation for each waste container to include sufficient detail to support final Characterization and Profile Verification (Request for Disposal, Waste Item Container Logs, radiological surveys, etc.)
• Work with Radiological Control Technicians to ensure that appropriate health physics surveys and dose readings are obtained as necessary to support off-site shipments or landfill requirements.
• Assist FRNP Projects with setting up, maintaining, and inspecting waste storage areas (TSAs, GSAs, CERCLA storage areas, etc., and transfer hazardous waste to permanent storage as necessary to ensure compliance with RCRA/TSCA regulations and site procedures.
• Work closely with Front-line supervisors to plan packaging activities and prepare and provide packaging instructions to be used by the operators.
• Inspect waste materials for non-conforming items and sort and segregate as necessary.
• Observe loading of waste materials into approved waste containers.
• Provide detailed information on Waste Item Container Logs for waste contents to assist Waste Engineers with final Characterization and Profile Verification.
• Mark/Label waste containers in accordance with site procedures to ensure proper communication during on-site transport.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability insurance
• pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions
• 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level