Entry-Level Nuclear Waste Processing Operator I/II

N3B Los Alamos; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid PTO

Job summary

N3B Los Alamos is seeking a Waste Processing Operator in Los Alamos, NM to sort, segregate, and size reduce radioactive waste while wearing PPE. The role requires following detailed procedures, maintaining safety, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a team setting.

You will participate in training and documentation, with a focus on quality, safety, and security. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and education, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of hazards, safety practices and operating configurations.
• Team-focused with strong safety culture.
• Detail-oriented in a quality environment.
• Experience handling solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, or mixed wastes.
• Familiar with local, state, and federal waste laws and regs.
• Able to read inspection/characterization data on waste containers.
• Capable of documenting records for waste handling.
• Proficient PC use including databases.

Responsibilities

• Handle, package, treat, and document hazardous and radioactive waste.
• Provide technical support for opening containers and describing waste.
• Coordinate characterization, certification, and disposal with regulators to ensure compliance.
• Complete job-specific/site-specific training.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety culture

Attention to detail

Waste handling

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation

PC skills

Forklift certification

Crane operator certification

Respirator training

Education

High School diploma or GED (Level 1)

High School diploma or GED plus 2 years related experience (Level 2)

Job description

N3B Los Alamos is seeking a Waste Processing Operator in Los Alamos, NM to sort, segregate, and size reduce radioactive waste while wearing PPE. The role requires following detailed procedures, maintaining safety, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a team setting.

You will participate in training and documentation, with a focus on quality, safety, and security. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and education, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.