Engineering Technician I/II (Waste Operations)

Pantex Plant; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX seeks an Engineering Technician I/II (Waste Operations) to operate heavy equipment, assist technical staff, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in waste handling. The role requires forklift experience, ability to follow procedures, and collaboration with multiple teams.

The position emphasizes safety, precise record-keeping, and adherence to RCRA/DOT requirements, with duties including packaging, labeling, and waste shipment preparation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience operating a forklift or equivalent heavy equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions.
• Must meet medical evaluation requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment (forklifts, tow motors, trucks) to handle waste/materials.
• Work with various groups and communicate clearly.
• Assist engineering technicians and management to improve safety and productivity.
• Prepare waste materials for off-site shipment and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Clear communication

Safety procedures

Education

Forklift Training (Amarillo College)

12 science hours + 12 math hours or 21 science+math hours

Job description

Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Engineering Technician I/II (Waste Operations)
Organization: Waste Operations (51074511)

Essential Job Duties

• Operates equipment including (forklifts, tow motors, trucks, etc.) in connection with assigned duties such as stacking and arranging material/waste, stocking and storing, loading and unloading of waste/material.
• Works jointly with various organizations and groups in which you must be able to clearly and precisely communicate thoughts and ideas.
• Typical functions include:
• Routinely works side by side with other Engineering Technicians, Material Handlers, and Management to safely complete daily assignments.
• Performs a variety of duties in assisting technical and scientific personnel on various production support, research, and development projects.
• Assists management in developing new and improved methods to increase safety and productivity.
• Assists professional staff as required in the identification of problems and in establishing new and improved procedures and techniques.
• Assists professional staff with the training of other Engineering Technicians as assigned.
• Makes decisions based on knowledge and skill at the discretion of supervision. Typical functions include:
• Produces legible, correct, and accurate records, inspections, and analysis.
• Labels, packages, takes samples, and tracks Hazardous, Class I Non-regulated, Low-Level Radioactive, and Mixed Waste.
• Operates and maintains equipment in strict accordance with procedures, manuals, and/or verbal directions.
• Performs work with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duty under minimal supervision.
• Prepares waste materials for off-site shipment.
• Responsible for application of good judgment and skill in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Precisely follows prescribed safety procedures in the handling of explosive, radioactive, toxic, flammable, or otherwise hazardous materials.
• Operates and maintains Waste Operations facilities at the highest standards to ensure worker safety and environmental compliance. Typical functions include:
• Keeps assigned work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Ensures that operations are conducted according to all applicable environmental, safety, health, and management requirements.
• Adheres to RCRA and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations concerning waste shipments, both on-site and off-site.
• Ensures compliance of air emissions from each material waste treatment facility as indicated in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued Part B Permit.
• Adheres to the waste storage requirements mandated in Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Makes observations and reports unusual occurrences or events that may affect safety, security, or quality.
• Checks equipment for proper operation and condition, reporting defects or malfunctions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Must have relevant experience operating a forklift. This experience may be gained from one of the following sources:
  • Recent work experience, within the last five years, which included assignments involving forklift or other heavy equipment operations as a significant part of the job.
  • Successful completion, within the last two years, of the Amarillo College Forklift Training course or equivalent.
• AND Satisfactory completion of 12 semester hours of relevant college sciences including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or Hazardous Waste Management and 12 semester hours of relevant college math or computer applications or any combination of 21 semester hours of relevant college sciences and relevant math with a minimum of 3 semester hours of computer applications.
• OR Two years direct experience in Waste Operations as an Associate Waste Operations Technician (10N) OR five years direct waste experience including:
  • Determining proper labeling requirements upon issuing container for waste accumulation.
  • Determining proper packaging requirements upon issuing container for waste accumulation.
  • Managing waste in accordance with the Technical Advisory Committe (TAC), RCRA, DOT, and Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.
  • Preparing inventories of waste/material.
  • Processing waste to meet Waste Acceptance Criteria.
  • Conducting waste site inspections.
  • Preparing waste/material for off-site shipment to include proper labels, markings, and shipping papers.
  • Handling weapon components for sanitization and disposal.
• OR Any combination of the above college credit courses and equivalent experience to equal four (4) years.

Skills And Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
• Must meet initial employment requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
• Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by a medical evaluation.
• All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof.
• Must have no documented security, safety, or quality issues during the most recent 18-month period.

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Functional Requirements

• Lifting or carrying {less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds (40)
• Straight pulling or pushing (_1_hours/day)
• Walking (_2_hours/day)
• Standing (_4_hours/day)
• Repeated bending at the waist
• Repeated squatting
• Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
• Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from the face)
• Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
• Good hearing
• No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
• Ability to use small tools
• Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Environmental Factors

• Constant noise (ex: running engines)
• Impact noise (ex: air hammers)
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold/chilling
• Radiation exposure (plutonium, tritium, uranium)
• Works on slippery or uneven walking surfaces
• Works out of doors
• Around moving vehicles
• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Explosives
• Isolated work assignments

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Notes

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position
Pantex is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre‑placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
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