Acceptable Knowledge Data Analyst

ReNuke Services, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNuke Services, Inc. is seeking an Acceptable Knowledge Data Analyst for our Idaho Falls site.

The role involves extracting, analyzing, validating, and documenting historical process information to characterize transuranic waste for transport and disposal. The candidate will work with teams to pull data from production and historic databases, prepare summaries, and assist with regulatory documentation and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis in regulated environments.
• Proficiency in writing and understanding SQL queries and data wrangling.
• Ability to document findings clearly and support audits.

Responsibilities

• Run and create SQL scripts to extract information.
• Clean and format data using Excel and Access.
• Create documentation for AK processes and WIPP-related requirements.
• Support audits and respond to requests from teams.
• Interface with multiple groups and regulatory bodies.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Access

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Q clearance

Tools

SQL Server (T-SQL)

Oracle SQL

Microsoft Access

Job description

Details:

ReNuke Services/Oak Ridge Technologies is seeking an Acceptable Knowledge Data Analyst for our client\"s site in Idaho Falls, ID!

Position Purpose:

Data Analytics Specialist for the Acceptable Knowledge Organization. Acceptable Knowledge refers to a highly regulated process in nuclear waste management. The primary mission of the AK Organization is to extract, analyze, validate, and document historical process information to safely characterize transuranic (TRU) radioactive waste. This enables the waste to be certified for transport and permanent disposal. Seeking a motivated and logical data analyst to perform actions and duties associated with Process Knowledge (PK) and Acceptable Knowledge (AK) information within the Contact Handled (CH) Transuranic (TRU) Programs Department. The successful candidate will work with collaborating teams to extract, analyze, and summarize data from multiple production, historic and document databases in support of investigations, issue resolutions, document generation, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Run and create Structured Query Language (SQL) scripts to extract required information
• Clean and format data for department use using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
• Create clear and concise documentation
• Support department requests in a timely manner
• Collect, summarize and document information concerning generating facilities, processes, physical and chemical characteristics, and associated regulatory requirements for transuranic waste
• Enter information about historical records into a tracking database
• Evaluate container information to qualify containers for specific treatment processes, waste streams, etc
• Interpret requirements (e.g. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC), WIPP Waste Acceptance Permit (WAP) and regulations (e.g. RCRA. TSCA) regarding CH TRU Program waste management
• Initiates Nonconformance Reports as necessary and resolves other AK issues
• Support the annual WIPP audit
• Interface with other IEC groups (e.g. Document Services, Information Technology)
• Interface with external organizations including other DOE entities to facilitate incoming waste shipments
• Interaction with the Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) and Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho (ID) personnel related to CH transuranic (TRU) waste as required
• Assist with training and qualification of other AKEs
• Complete assignments efficiently and in a timely manner

Breakdown of Daily Duties:

A. Must be capable of qualifying as a Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) AK Expert (AKE). An AKE is primarily responsible for evaluation, summary, and generation of historical information from multiple waste generators and generation processes at the Idaho National Lab (INL), as well as off-site generators who transferred transuranic waste to the INL. Run and create Structured Query Language (SQL) scripts to extract required information 50% of time

B. Clean and format data for department use using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access 10% of time

C. Evaluate container information to qualify containers for specific treatment processes, waste streams, etc 20% of time

D. Collect, summarize and document information concerning generating facilities, processes, physical and chemical characteristics, and associated regulatory requirements for transuranic waste 10% of time

E. Other miscellaneous AK duties such as mentoring, training other AKEs, supporting WIPP audit, writing or collection information for report generation, etc. 10% of time

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with data analysis
• Knowledge of SQL and use in data access (or equivalent) and analysis
• Experience writing database queries using Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL) or Oracle SQL
• Experience using Microsoft Access
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of document generation and Microsoft Word.
• Proficient in data management including data wrangling and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong attention to details
• Exceptional problem solving skills, strong organizational skills, proven ability to handle multiple priorities/projects, and ability to receive and respond to feedback
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple teams
• Must be able to obtain Q Clearance