Waste Characterization Specialist - Oak Ridge, TN

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

RSI is currently recruiting a talented and experienced Waste Characterization Specialist for our client in Oak Ridge, TN. The Characterization Specialist is responsible for the preparation of CERCLA documentation, characterization planning, sampling and analysis plans, and work plans to provide a path forward for ultimate disposition of remediated materials. The Characterization Specialist is responsible for monitoring the characterization as samples are collected and data is received from the analytical laboratories.  The facilities subject to characterization by UCOR have a wide variety of radionuclides and chemical contaminants; thus, a broad background of characterization experience is desired. This position is primarily for the characterization planning for buildings and their remaining contents, equipment, and process systems; however, soil and water characterization will also be required. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collecting existing process knowledge to define the contaminants of concern, and the materials subject to characterization.
• Performing field visits to hazardous and radiological waste sites.
• Preparing data quality objectives and data quality assessments in accordance with EPA guidance (U.S. EPA QA/G-4, U.S. EPA QA/G-9R).
• Developing sampling and analysis plans to collect the required data.
• Preparing engineering calculations where necessary for materials of construction, or to balance hazardous constituent concentrations across the balance of the waste stream.
• Preparing regulatory work plans and waste handling plans under the CERCLA process.
• Support and be part of an organization with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications:

• Background in analytical chemistry.
• Experience and knowledge of the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) and the Department of Energy (DOE) is preferred but not required
• Prior experience in characterization of radiologically contaminated facilities is preferred.
• Able to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the CERCLA cleanup process
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance
• Self-motivated, requires limited direction

Recommended Education:
Must have at a minimum a bachelor’s degree in related earth science/environmental science/engineering field from an accredited school or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the responsibilities detailed (10 years preferred).

Clearance and Health Regiments:

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

EEO Statement:

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.