Waste Management Specialist I

Valueaddedsolutions•Paducah, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs Waste Management job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities include assisting and supporting management in ensuring 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. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned: 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: 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.

Requirements

BS degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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
Attention to detail
Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software
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

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.