Environmental Waste Specialist II

argonne; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, seeks a Waste Management professional to sort, package, and manage hazardous waste under DOE/EPA/RCRA/TSCA guidelines. You will coordinate with onsite generators to ensure compliance and operate the Waste Management Upgrade (WMS-U) for requisition entry and storage requirements.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in science/engineering and 2–5 years of waste management experience, with proficiency in hazardous waste shipments and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in waste management and/or transportation.
• Proven ability to manage hazardous waste shipments in line with DOE, EPA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become proficient with the WMS-U application.
• Provide technical support for accurate waste characterization.
• Develop waste sampling plans and waste determinations.
• Understand regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT, EPA, DOE Orders) and TSDF criteria.
• Identify waste streams for segregation and ensure Waste Acceptance Criteria compliance.
• Assist in waste shipments to TSDFs and write detailed work instructions.

Skills

Hazardous waste shipping

Regulatory compliance

Waste management

WMS-U proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

WMS-U application

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position under minimal supervision plans and assists with hazardous waste sorting, segregation, and packaging, universal waste management, chemical management, and abatement materials management (e.g., asbestos, lead, etc.). In addition, work with onsite waste generators/owners to ensure they remain compliant with DOE, EPA, and Laboratory policies, procedures, and guidelines. Able to learn and become proficient with the Waste Management Upgrade application to effectively and efficiently enter requisition information to facilitate pickup and meet RCRA part B storage requirements in Waste Management operated storage facilities. Other roles and responsibilities not listed below may be assigned at the discretion of management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Learn and become efficient and proficient using the WMS-U application.


• Provide technical support to onsite waste generators/owners and projects for accurate and complete characterization of their wastes.


• Develop waste sampling plans, waste determinations and interpret the analytical results to determine hazardous and Department of Transportation (DOT) classifications.


• Comprehensive training and understanding of regulations and standards applicable to waste management and transportation (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT, EPA, DOE Orders, TSDF Waste Acceptance Criteria).


• Extensive knowledge of waste management processes and requirements.


• Working knowledge of hazardous waste characterization and management.


• Efficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).


• Assisting the waste shipper in conducting shipments to various TSDF’s (Clean Harbors, Tradebe, Stericycle, etc.).


• Write detailed work instruction documents to help facilitate processing and packaging operations to field personnel.


• Identifies waste streams for segregation by waste profile.


• Ensures Waste Acceptance Criteria requirements are met for various TSDF’s.


• Ensure waste packages contain no prohibited items per waste profile and TSDF requirements.


• Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or equivalent experience.


• Two-Five years of experience in the field of waste management and/or transportation.


• Experience must demonstrate technical competence in managing and shipping hazardous waste in compliance with applicable standards and regulations including DOE Orders, CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT and in accordance with common DOE TSDF Waste Acceptance Criteria requirements.


• To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.

Training Requirements

• Able to obtain DOT shipper certification, Radiation Worker I, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, 5-day RCRA McCoy training seminar, and other training as required by the facility per DOE Order 426.2 required Training Implementation Matrices.

Job Family

Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile

Waste Management 2

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $69,750.00 - $108,810.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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