Wastewater Treatment Specialist

GEM Technologies, Inc. • Oak Ridge, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Wastewater Treatment Specialist to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Wastewater Treatment Specialist is responsible for supporting wastewater and liquid waste management operations in a highly regulated environment. This role ensures the safe, compliant handling, treatment, and disposition of wastewater, including hazardous and radioactive streams, in accordance with federal and site-specific requirements. The specialist works closely with operations, waste generators, and environmental compliance teams to maintain regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, a scientific discipline, or related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience in waste management or environmental compliance.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in wastewater treatment, waste management, or environmental compliance
• Demonstrated experience with wastewater and liquid waste management processes
• Knowledge of hazardous and/or radioactive waste handling and characterization
• Familiarity with environmental regulations, including RCRA, TSCA, DOE Order 435.1, and DOT
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and discharge compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE) or nuclear facility operations, such as the Y-12 National Security Complex
• Experience with waste acceptance programs and generator interface
• Knowledge of nuclear safety, waste certification, or environmental permitting

Responsibilities

• Manage and support wastewater and liquid waste treatment processes to ensure safe and compliant operations
• Perform wastewater acceptance activities, including evaluation and approval or rejection of incoming waste streams
• Conduct characterization of liquid hazardous and radioactive waste to support proper handling, storage, and treatment
• Verify wastewater treatment processes meet regulatory and discharge requirements prior to release
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposition of liquid waste in compliance with applicable regulations
• Maintain compliance with RCRA, TSCA, DOE Order 435.1, and DOT requirements
• Coordinate with waste generator organizations and site personnel to ensure proper waste profiling, documentation, and acceptance criteria are met
• Support documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping for regulatory compliance and audits
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and compliance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• matching 401(k) Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees