Waste/Shipping Engineer - Regulated Materials

COMPA Industries • West Mifflin, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

COMPA Industries is recruiting a Waste/Shipping Engineer to work on-site at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna, New York. The role validates the characterization of waste generated by organizations across the Laboratory, determines whether materials are regulated or non-regulated, and helps prepare and peer review shipments to external disposal facilities. It also handles regulatory documentation and reporting for RCRA, DOT, and asbestos waste, as well as non-regulated chemical and universal waste. The position includes training waste generators, conducting field surveillances of their work, and supporting regulatory and internal inspections that occur several times per year. Some work takes place in industrial areas of the site.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, on-site, two-year contract position. The pay rate is $45–$52 per hour. The anticipated start is as soon as possible. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a science-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Working knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste regulations.
• Working knowledge of DOT hazardous materials regulations.
• Ability to interpret regulations and strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience working with government agencies or regulators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in regulatory waste management, shipment, and/or disposal.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training under 29 CFR 1910.120.
• DOT shipper qualification.
• Radiological knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Validate waste characterization for material generated across the Laboratory, including determining whether waste is regulated or non-regulated.
• Support and deliver training for Laboratory waste generators.
• Conduct field surveillances and inspections of waste-generating activities.
• Develop and peer review waste shipments to external disposal facilities.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and reports for regulated RCRA, DOT, and asbestos waste, as well as non-regulated chemical and universal waste and shipping activities.
• Participate in and support regulatory and internal inspections held multiple times throughout the calendar year.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Collaborative culture
• Career development and the opportunity to contribute to national security and other mission-critical work

What This Job Offers

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