Nuclear, Waste, and Site Services Waste Specialist II or III

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory seeks a professional to plan and assist with radioactive, hazardous, chemical, and abatement waste management. You will develop waste sampling plans, interpret results for classifications, and ensure regulatory compliance for DOE/EPA policies and TSDF requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering and 2–5 years of experience in waste management/transportation, with the ability to ship hazardous/radioactive waste in compliance with

Qualifications

• Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in waste management/transportation.
• Experience with CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT, NRC and DOE orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for waste characterization and project shipments.
• Develop waste sampling plans and interpret results for classifications.
• Ensure compliance with DOE/EPA/Laboratory policies and regulations.
• Write detailed work instructions for processing and packaging operations.
• Assist waste shippers with shipments to TSDFs and verify waste profile requirements.
• Model Argonne’s core values: impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork.

Skills

Waste characterization

Hazardous waste shipping

Radioactive waste management

Microsoft Office

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

None

Job description

This position under minimal supervision plans and assists with radioactive, hazardous, chemical, and abatement materials management, characterization, and packaging. In addition, works with onsite waste generators to ensure they remain compliant with DOE, EPA, and Laboratory policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide technical support to generators and projects for accurate and complete characterization of their wastes. Develop waste sampling plans, and interpret the analytical results to determine radiological, 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, NRC, EPA, DOE Orders, TSDF Waste Acceptance Criteria). Extensive knowledge of waste management processes and requirements. Working knowledge of radioactive and hazardous waste characterization and management. Efficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Assisting the waste shipper in conducting shipments to various TSDF’s (EnergySolutions, NNSS, Clean Harbors, 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 of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Position 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. 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 and radioactive waste in compliance with applicable standards and regulations including CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT and in accordance with common TSDF Waste Acceptance Criteria requirements. Job Family Professional Technical (PT) Job Profile Waste Management 3 Worker Type Regular Time Type Full time.

Preferred Requirements

DOT shipper certification, Radiation Worker I, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER.

The expected hiring range for this position is $86,299.00 - $134,626.05. 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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