Waste Management Specialist

Standard Nuclear•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Waste Management Specialist is responsible for executing radioactive and hazardous waste management activities in compliance with DOE, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and site-specific requirements. This role ensures proper characterization, packaging, documentation, and shipment of waste generated from manufacturing and laboratory operations. This is a hands-on role working in controlled and radiological environments. In addition to waste management responsibilities, this position provides field support and job coverage for radiological work activities, supporting contamination control, monitoring, and safe execution of work in radiological areas. The role is critical to maintaining regulatory compliance, safe waste handling practices, and operational support across Standard Nuclear’s facilities.

Requirements

Experience managing radioactive and/or hazardous waste in accordance with RCRA, TSCA, DOE Order 435.1, and DOT regulations
Experience working in radiological or controlled environments
Radiological Worker training (RW I or RW II) or ability to obtain
Familiarity with waste characterization, packaging, and shipping documentation
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records in a regulated environment
Ability to work in field environments and support hands-on operational activities

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting radiological work activities or job coverage (RCT support experience preferred)
Experience in nuclear, energy, or other regulated industries preferred

Responsibilities

Perform waste characterization activities, including coordination of sampling, development of waste profiles, and verification of Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) compliance
Package, label, and prepare radioactive and hazardous waste in accordance with DOE Orders, RCRA, TSCA, DOT regulations, and site procedures
Ensure proper waste segregation, container selection, labeling, contamination control, and storage practices
Prepare, review, and maintain required documentation including waste profiles, manifests, shipping papers, and supporting records
Coordinate and support shipment of waste to approved disposal facilities, ensuring proper classification and regulatory compliance
Maintain inspection-ready records and support internal and external audits, assessments, and regulatory inspections
Identify and report waste-related issues, non-conformances, and regulatory concerns and support corrective actions
Provide job coverage for work performed in radiological areas, supporting safe execution of activities
Support contamination control practices, personnel monitoring, and area monitoring as required
Assist with implementation of radiological work permits (RWPs) and site-specific safety controls
Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with radiological and safety procedures
Identify and report abnormal radiological or safety conditions
Interface with Radiological Controls, EH&S, Operations, and Engineering teams to support safe and compliant waste handling and field activities
Support planning and execution of work involving hazardous or radioactive materials
Assist with coordination of waste handling activities across production and laboratory operations
Ensure all waste management and radiological support activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory and site requirements
Adhere to Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles and site safety programs
Maintain proper use of PPE and contamination control practices