Waste/Shipping Engineer - Regulated Materials

COMPA Industries•West Mifflin, PA

3d•$45 - $52•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 engineer will validate characterization of waste generated by Laboratory organizations, determine whether materials are regulated or non-regulated, and help prepare and peer review shipments to external disposal facilities. The role is responsible for regulatory documentation and reporting related to RCRA, DOT, and asbestos waste, as well as non-regulated chemical and universal waste. The engineer will train waste generators, conduct field surveillances of waste-generating work, and support regulatory and internal inspections held several times a year. Some work takes place in industrial areas of the site. This is a two-year, full-time contract role with a 40-hour workweek. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance. The anticipated start is as soon as possible. Pay is $45–$52 per hour.

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 the 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 characterization of material generated by work across the Laboratory and determine 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, and non-regulated chemical and universal waste and shipping activities.
Participate in and support regulatory and internal inspections held multiple times throughout the calendar year.