Waste Coordinator

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and organized Waste Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing operations, ensuring that all tasks are executed efficiently and effectively. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates resources with the generator for the management of waste.

Acts as single point of contact for waste identification/characterization of planned waste.

Identifies discrete waste streams for segregation by waste profile.

Links the waste stream to a disposition profile in eMWaste.

Assists in waste generation forecasting.

Participates in facility audits and/or walk downs of WMAs.

Manages all WM activities within the WMAs.

Manages CERCLA WMAs.

Notifies the Facility Manager of planned changes in waste-related operations.

Obtains concurrence from the Facility Manager for all WMA activities that could affect the authorization basis or adversely affect the functionality of a facility.

Ensures WM personnel work within WMAs is performed safely, per approved procedures, within the safety documentation envelope, and in accordance with work control processes specified by facility management.

Notifies both the WGS Manager and the Facility Manager in the event of an incident or emergency.

Provides day-to-day oversight of assigned WGS Waste Technical Support Specialist (WTSS).

Ensures Program Waste Certification requirements are implemented.

Ensures Waste Certification requirements required by the NNSS are implemented.

Ensures Waste Certification requirements (i.e., package contains no anomalous or prohibited items) are implemented.

Assists or completes and submits the land disposal restriction (LDR) notifications to the Waste Disposition Specialist (WDS).

Performs self-assessments and routine inspections of WGS activities and facilities.

Ensures WGS waste management activities are included in the facility plan of the week (POW)/plan of the day (POD) and ensures WGS is represented at the facility POW/POD meetings.

Reviews work packages for waste generation and WM activities.

Approves hazardous waste determinations.

WHEN an inventoried chemical is shipped for disposal. THEN notify the Chemical Services Coordinator.

Oversees the timely development of generator waste characterization documentation.

Enables effective coordination/communications regarding program requirements.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Entry-Level Requirements: - Technical expert in waste management subject matter area by training and qualifications specified in this TPD.

Extensive knowledge of waste management processes and requirements.

Advanced knowledge of DOT regulations.

Comprehensive training and understanding of regulations and standards applicable to waste management and transportation applicable to DOE-EM operations (e.g.; CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, OSHA, DOE Orders, TSDRF Waste Acceptance Criteria).

Working knowledge of radioactive and hazardous waste characterization and management.

Excellent management and supervision skills

Technical competence in managing and shipping hazardous and radioactive waste in compliance with applicable standards and regulations including; DOE Order 435.1, CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT, and in accordance with common DOE TSDRE Waste Acceptance Criteria

Proficiency in oral and written communication

Education: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work-related experience.

Level Specific Responsibilities:

Provide technical support for waste generators to develop waste profiles.

Assist with waste characterization as requested.

Provide field guidance on how to implement waste disposition procedural requirements.

Assure waste storage areas are being properly maintained by the waste generators.

Identify waste generation volumes.

Provide liaison support between field and waste programs.

Review of existing waste characterization data

Assist waste generator with waste profile development.

Support waste generator in obtaining waste profile approval.

Assure waste containers meet specifications.

Determine if waste requires treatment or can be direct disposed.

Coordinate with Waste Transportation Specialist and assist Waste Generator with any waste management related issues.

Oversee waste storage areas to verify inspections are being performed and material storage is correct.

Work with field operations to determine the amount of waste to be generated by the project and during what timeframe

Interface with disposal facility on clarification on waste profile information as necessary

Support field operations in maintaining compliance to waste disposition procedural requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oak Ridge, TN 37830: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000