Waste/Shipping Engineer

JGMS Family of Companies • Niskayuna, NY

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About The Position

JGMS Government Services is seeking a Waste/Shipping Engineer of Regulated Materials to validate waste characterization for materials generated by organizations working at a client's laboratory. The position determines whether waste is regulated or non-regulated and supports and delivers training for laboratory waste generators.

The role conducts field surveillances and inspections of waste-generating activities; develops and peer-reviews waste shipments to external disposal facilities; and prepares regulatory documentation and reports for RCRA, DOT, asbestos, chemical, and universal waste and shipping activities. The engineer also supports regulatory and internal inspections held multiple times during the year.

Candidates must possess a DOE L Security Clearance. A pre-employment drug screening and background review—including personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment and education verification—is required. US citizenship may be required due to government contract or clearance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant subject from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of RCRA.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Past government interactions.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a DOE L Security Clearance.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment and education verification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Validate waste characterization of materials generated by waste-generating organizations at the client's 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.
• Generate regulatory documentation and reports related to RCRA, DOT, asbestos, chemical, and universal waste and shipping activities.
• Participate in and support regulatory and internal inspections.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with 100% company-paid employee premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• 24 hours of paid community service per year.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Family-friendly benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time