Nuclear Environmental & Waste Program Lead

Socket.dev; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Matter is seeking an Environmental and Waste Management Program Manager to design, own, and operate the environmental protection and radioactive waste program for facility operations under NRC/DOE and international standards. The role requires building permits, monitoring systems, and waste handling procedures while ensuring public and environmental safety.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in environmental protection or waste management, with nuclear/radiological experience, and the

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in science or engineering with 8+ years in environmental protection or waste management; 3+ years in a nuclear/radiological setting.
• Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) with 5+ years in science/engineering; 3+ years in a nuclear/radiological setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify environmental obligations under federal, state, and local regulations
• Establish and maintain the environmental monitoring program
• Secure permits and registrations for radiological and non-radiological discharges and for waste handling and disposal
• Review operations for potential environmental release and approve changes
• Develop criteria, procedures, and training for monitoring gaseous and liquid effluents
• Establish and manage the facility's radioactive waste management program, including waste minimization
• Characterize waste generation and identify opportunities to reduce waste volume and contamination
• Verify ongoing compliance through inspections and audits
• Exercise independent authority to halt operations posing environmental/public health risk
• Build the program's processes and infrastructure from the ground up

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Environmental program management

Nuclear/radiological safety

Education

B.S./B.A. in science or engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in science or engineering

Job description

General Matter is seeking an Environmental and Waste Management Program Manager to design, own, and operate the environmental protection and radioactive waste program for facility operations under NRC/DOE and international standards. The role requires building permits, monitoring systems, and waste handling procedures while ensuring public and environmental safety.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in environmental protection or waste management, with nuclear/radiological experience, and the