Radioactive Waste Shipper

Rise Technical; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist Certification Training

Progression

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

401(k) Match

Full Employee Health Coverage

Job summary

Rise Technical is seeking an experienced radioactive waste professional to join our team in a role focusing on characterization, classification, packaging, and regulatory compliance of radioactive materials. You will apply your knowledge of RCRA, DOT, NRC regulations to complex waste streams and shipments, and play a key part in ensuring safe, compliant disposal.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with hazardous waste and nuclear regulatory requirements, and can work with customers,

Qualifications

• Experience with radioactive or hazardous waste management.
• Experience preparing waste shipment documentation and compliance with packaging and transportation requirements.
• Ability to work with customers and project teams on complex regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and classify low-level and mixed low-level radioactive waste for regulatory compliance.
• Review customer waste data, verify treatment, inspect packaging, and prepare shipping documentation.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, and site operations to resolve technical issues and ensure compliant shipments.

Skills

RCRA regulations

DOT regulations

NRC requirements

Waste characterization

Regulatory compliance

Job description

$120,000 - $140,000 + Specialist Certification Training + Progression + Tuition Reimbursement + PTO + 401(k) Match + Full Employee Health Coverage

Are you an experienced radioactive waste or hazardous waste professional with strong knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and NRC regulations, looking to develop your technical expertise and become a specialist in radioactive waste characterization, compliance, and shipping?

On offer is the opportunity to apply your existing industry knowledge to complex radioactive waste shipments, develop further qualifications, and become a technical expert in the characterization, classification, packaging, and regulatory compliance of radioactive materials.

The company is an established specialist in the safe disposal of radioactive waste from decommissioned nuclear sites. With plans for further expansion, the business offers a stable, family-oriented environment where employees are supported and encouraged to develop their careers.

You will be responsible for evaluating waste streams, verifying compliance with shipping and disposal requirements, and ensuring radioactive waste is correctly characterized, packaged, and documented before shipment. Working closely with customers, project managers, and site operations teams, you will develop your specialist knowledge while taking ownership of technically complex assignments.

This role would suit an experienced waste management professional with knowledge of radioactive waste regulations looking to deepen their technical expertise, take ownership of complex shipping requirements, and develop their career within the nuclear industry.

The Role:

• Characterize, classify, and profile low-level and mixed low-level radioactive waste, ensuring compliance with RCRA, DOT, NRC, and applicable waste acceptance criteria
• Review customer waste data, verify treatment and sampling requirements, inspect packaging, and prepare compliant shipping documentation
• Work closely with customers, project managers, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and ensure shipments meet regulatory and disposal requirements

The Candidate:

• Relevant waste management experience, ideally involving radioactive or hazardous waste
• Strong working knowledge of RCRA, DOT regulations (including 49 CFR 172 Appendix H), NRC requirements, and waste characterization and profiling
• Experience preparing or reviewing waste shipment documentation and ensuring compliance with packaging, classification, and transportation requirements

Reference Number: BBBH281156

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.