This position is in support of Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership at the Gas Diffusion Plant that is located near Paducah, Kentucky. This posting is a entry-level position that is based on previous experience. Sawtooth Support Systems LLC may hire up to two Waste Specialists from this job posting.
Position Overview:
Waste Specialist must interact with Waste Engineers, Frontline Supervisors, RADCON, ES&H, QA, NDA, laborers, and other groups to ensure necessary resources are available to support packaging activities as directed by the Waste Engineer per RFD documentation.
Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate with waste operations for AB approval, container delivery, container retrieval for storage, weights, treatment, etc.
- Coordinate with security for container movement and material classification.
- Coordinate collection of all necessary documentation for each waste container to include sufficient detail to support final Characterization and Profile Verification (Request for Disposal, Waste Item Container Logs, radiological surveys, etc.)
- Work with Radiological Control Technicians to ensure that appropriate health physics surveys and dose readings are obtained as necessary to support off-site shipments or landfill requirements.
- Assist FRNP Projects with setting up, maintaining, and inspecting waste storage areas (TSAs, GSAs, CERCLA storage areas, etc., and transfer hazardous waste to permanent storage as necessary to ensure compliance with RCRA/TSCA regulations and site procedures.
- Work closely with Front-line supervisors to plan packaging activities and prepare and provide packaging instructions to be used by the operators.
- Inspect waste materials for non-conforming items and sort and segregate as necessary.
- Observe loading of waste materials into approved waste containers.
- Provide detailed information on Waste Item Container Logs for waste contents to assist Waste Engineers with final Characterization and Profile Verification.
- Stop packaging operations as necessary for any change in conditions or if unexpected waste types are identified during processing.
- Mark/Label waste containers in accordance with site procedures to ensure proper communication during on-site transport.
Minimum Requirements
Preferred BA/BS degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 1 - 3 years.
Must be knowledgeable of project procedures and requirements
Basic knowledge of EPA, DOE, OEPA, state and local environmental regulations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must possess a DOE “L” clearance or the ability to obtain a DOE “L” Clearance
Working Conditions
Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments). Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed. May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed. Ability to wear a respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).
Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, heavy equipment)
Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.
Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person “buddy system”), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.
Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage.
Radiological training is required and will be provided.
May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations and procedures must be adhered to at all times.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
