Radiation Waste Facility Leader — Growth & Compliance

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.; Kingston, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. seeks a senior operations leader to direct a hazardous and radioactive waste facility in Kingston, TN. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and profitable plant leadership, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage up to 60 employees, drive budget and profitability, maintain relationships with regulators and customers, and steer strategic planning while ensuring a safe work environment and adherence to RCRA/TSCA and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the radioactive waste industry with leadership experience.
• Hazwoper 24hr training; Rad Worker and RCRA training.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and lead diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, mentor, challenge, and retain facility staff.
• Direct operations to meet budget and profitability goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal QA procedures.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and customers.
• Manage up to 60 employees; approve timesheets for exempt staff.
• Control expenses and approve purchases up to $25,000; oversee financial reports.
• Participate in strategic planning and travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communications

Budget management

Staff development

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or Engineering

B.A. in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. seeks a senior operations leader to direct a hazardous and radioactive waste facility in Kingston, TN. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and profitable plant leadership, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage up to 60 employees, drive budget and profitability, maintain relationships with regulators and customers, and steer strategic planning while ensuring a safe work environment and adherence to RCRA/TSCA and OSHA standards.