Waste Management Specialist Jobs

Requisition Id 10271

Overview:

The Environment, Safety, Health, and Quanity Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Waste Management Specialist (WMS) position within the Radiological Engineering Support Group of the Transportation and Waste Management Division (TWMD).

ORNL is the largest U.S. Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. The radiological WMS will become a subject matter expert for most aspects of radioactive waste management. The WMS is responsible for independently solving a variety of complex technical problems related to radiological waste management and other technical projects supported by the TWMD. Professional experience includes familiarity with the requirements of radiological characterization, regulatory-compliance, packaging, Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, Nevada Nuclear Security Site (NNSS) disposal, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) requirements and audit support. The primary function of the WMS position is to assist the ORNL waste generators with the characterization of ORNL radioactive waste

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop characterization techniques to support characterization and packaging of high activity radioactive waste while balancing impacts of ALARA, DOT criteria and facility limitations.
• Support external and internal audits and assessments of the waste management program.
• May guide and mentor assistant staff members performing Waste Management Specialist functions.
• Develop waste management procedures and spreadsheet application tools.
• Assist with treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDF) interface.
• Perform regulatory reviews of documentation for compliance.
• Lead multiple characterization projects simultaneously.
• Develop peer-reviewed waste management calculations and technical position papers.
• Provide expert technical direction as an ORNL Subject Matter Expert for the characterization and disposition of all ORNL radioactive streams including radioactive waste generated by nuclear accelerators, nuclear reactors, isotope production, radiochemical research, irradiated nuclear fuel testing, irradiated metal interrogation, environmental cleanup, laboratory analysis, and biological research.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficient in application of standard workplace personal computer applications
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or other technical studies.
• Must be capable of obtaining a DOE “Q” clearance.
• Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience performing radioactive waste management with most of the experience in waste characterization and certification
• Experience with the review and application of laboratory analysis to characterize the radioactive and chemical constituents of waste.
• Familiarity with Microshield© software application, Microsoft Excel, and gamma spectrum analysis principles and applications.
• Experience characterizing radioactive waste with several sources of radioactive contamination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Radioactive waste management experience at a DOE site.
• Experience in characterizing radioactive waste that is generated by nuclear accelerators, nuclear reactors, hot cell facilities, and chemical separation processes.
• Extensive experience with Microshield© software application.
• Experience in characterizing radioactive waste that is also regulated under RCRA and TSCA
• Extensive experience with sample-based radioactive waste characterization.
• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering.

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Q clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.