Waste Management Technician

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory•Berkeley, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Waste Management Technician within the Environment, Health, and Safety division. This position reports directly to a manager in the Environment, Waste and Radiation Protection (EWRP) Department in the Waste Operations Team. Responsible for both routine and non-routine processing of hazardous, radioactive and mixed waste at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Hazardous Waste Handling Facility (HWHF). Applying basic EH&S principles, works with general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. Task completions are generally reviewed by supervisor or work lead. Makes limited decisions and solves basic EH&S problems with supervisor’s input. Contact outside of the immediate work unit is limited to routine EH&S matters. We’re here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

Requirements

Two years of related work experience in Waste Management or similar field, e.g., Environmental Restoration or a combination of education and experience in which technical knowledge and principles.
Education, or combination of education and experience, in which advanced technical concepts and principles are acquired.
Good written, oral communication, mathematical, and computer skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of diverse individuals.
Five years of related work experience in Waste Management or a similar field, such as Environmental, Restoration, or a combination of education and experience in which technical knowledge and principles are acquired.
Education, or a combination of education and experience, in which advanced technical concepts and principles are acquired.
Demonstrated experience exercising judgment and initiative within defined procedures and practices and with supervisor oversight to determine appropriate EH&S action and work methods.
Advanced knowledge of waste management procedures and practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting assessments, audits and other measures needed regarding incidents.
Experience with radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles including monitoring, analysis and radioisotope identification.
Previous RCRA facility operations experience.
Experience working in a research facility.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of routine and non-routine processes based on WMG procedures including; waste receipt/collection, transportation, storage, labeling, treatment, consolidating, inspecting, compacting, sampling, and packaging to facilitate offsite shipment of hazardous and mixed wastes.
Utilize waste requisition and other tracking systems; obtains representative samples of wastes; packages and lab-packs wastes.
Assist in completing hazardous waste profiles, manifests, and shipping documents, and maintains waste processing records.
Conduct daily/weekly/monthly, etc. inspections of the facility, including vehicles, associated waste handling and safety equipment, and waste containers.
Assist in waste minimization efforts by doing the following: optimizing consolidation of bulk wastes and lab packs, segregating non-hazardous and non-radioactive wastes, identifying recyclable materials, and recommending additional minimization measures.
Process and prepare packages and documents for special wastes, such as asbestos, contaminated soil, and recyclable materials.
Oversee and assist waste processing contractors and transporters by following well defined procedures and checklists.
Assist in the development manifests and other shipping documents.
Contribute to the development of operations-related waste management procedures.
Assist with maintaining material (waste) and supply inventory in an organized, clean and safe configuration.
Evaluate and implements all required safety practices including; surveys, contamination control, dosimetry, posting/labeling, training, and associated documentation.
Use data management systems to review, update, and document waste inventories.
Assist with hazardous/radioactive material spill response.
Assist in inspecting and maintaining HWHF, vehicles, and equipment such as emergency showers, eye washes, spill kits, first aid kits, etc.
Maintain all Part B Permit, and position required training up to date.
Conduct work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactive) and generate associated documents, reports and audits in support of assigned area(s).
Provide basic support during preparation, packaging, and shipment/transfer of hazardous materials.
Report processing and work order accomplishments, contractor activities, nonconformances, equipment and supply needs.