What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Consultant II (Underground Oversight) (3400) position at Navarro Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Technical Consultant II Underground Oversight in Carlsbad, NM.
Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE / NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
The Technical Consultant II responsibilities of this position include performing oversight of WIPP Site underground operations to ensure compliance with applicable requirements for the safe handling and emplacement of mixed TRU waste in the underground repository, as well oversight of general overall mining activities.
Duration :
This position is projected to last approximately one year and then be revaluated for continued duration at that time.
Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to oversight of the following :
- waste handling activities such as U / G waste transport and waste emplacement activities;
- personnel training and qualification for U / G waste handling personnel, RadCon technicans, mining operations personnel, maintenance personnel, etc.;
- Mining activities such as salt mining, floor milling, rib cutting, material transporting, and hoisting activities;
- ground control activities such as scaling, bolting, and fencing;
- U / G equipment maintenance such as mining machinery, salt haulers, bolters
- U / G waste handling operations for abnormal events;
- use of facility transfer vehicles;
- forklift operations;
- equipment calibration;
- equipment, packaging, and facility maintenance;
- radiological surveys, abnormal radiologic conditions, radiological posting and access controls, and emergency radiological control responses;
- conduct of operations;
- work control processes and activities;
- procedure development;
- Lockout / Tagout;
- logkeeping;
- Issues Management.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of study with 20 years of experience OR a master’s degree in an applicable field of study with 15 years of experience, OR a Ph.D. in a related discipline with 10 years of experience (as approved by the Contracting Officer). A TC II should have demonstrated expert knowledge and specialized experience (as requested by the Contracting Officer – due to industry recognition) in hazardous or nuclear waste generation or waste management, or as a RCRA regulator or facility expert, or in a technical discipline associated with the operation of a nuclear facility or laboratory.
The individual must be able to :
The individual should be familiar with the following regulatory requirements :
The individual should have familiarity level or preferably have working knowledge of the following Waste Isolation Pilot Plant requirements documents :
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and / or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
EEO Employer / Vet / Disabled
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