Waste Specialist
Core
Plan and assist with radioactive, hazardous, chemical, and abatement materials management, characterization, and packaging while ensuring generator compliance with DOE, EPA, and Laboratory policies.
Role type
Specialist in radioactive and hazardous waste management
Builds
Waste characterization plans, classification reports, and compliant shipment documentation for TSDFs
Domain
Nuclear energy / Environmental safety / Hazardous materials logistics
Required skills
Radioactive waste characterization, Hazardous waste management, DOT regulations compliance, TSDF Waste Acceptance Criteria, Waste stream segregation, Regulatory standards knowledge (CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA), Work instruction documentation, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
DOT shipper certification, Radiation Worker I license, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Develop waste sampling plans and interpret analytical results for classification, Assist waste shippers in conducting shipments to various TSDFs, Write detailed work instruction documents for field personnel, Identify waste streams for segregation by waste profile, Ensure waste packages meet TSDF requirements and contain no prohibited items
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on specialist