What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rad Waste Engineer position at Energy Solutions?
Job Description / Tasks / Responsibilities
Interprets waste management and transportation rules, regulations and policies to assist generators in the proper compliant management of facility and project waste, including low level, mixed, transuranic waste (TRU), hazardous, recyclable and non-regulated waste.
Interfaces with onsite and offsite treatment, storage and disposal units for acceptance of various waste streams for treatment and / or disposal including development of waste profiles and related documentation.
Interprets waste management and transportation rules, regulations and policies to assist generators in the proper and compliant management of facility and project waste, including low level, TRU, hazardous, recyclable and non-regulated.
Teams and interfaces with treatment, storage, disposal, generators and / or other customers and regulators to resolved specific waste management related concerns.
Reviews existing procedures and prepares revisions and checklist updates to incorporate regulatory requirements and changes as well as customer driven revisions.
Works under direct supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements / Skills
Working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations (WAC, MTCA, RCRA, CERLA and TSCA)
Experience working on sites with special nuclear material (SNM), and experience with SNM accounting
Organized and disciplined approach to documentation, development, maintenance and tracking of waste activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word & Excel Physical / Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
Ability to climb ladder for bulk container inspections
Ability to walk and bend / stoop
Ability to effectively communicate
Ability to see close and distance, basic colors and shades
Ability to work inside an office and outside
Ability to work alone and work with others; perform under deadline pressure
Ability to drive a vehicle
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
Certifications
40 hour Hazwoper training and current 8-hour refresher training
Essentials for Hazardous Materials and Waste Transportation Training
Radioactive Materials Transportation Training
Required Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of radiological remediation and radioactive waste management
Preferred Experience
10 years of experience in the field of radiological remediation and radioactive waste management
Advanced Mixed Waste Shipping Training
Air Transport of Radioactive Materials (IATA / DOT) Training
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply online at : jobs.energysolutions.com
