Radioactive Waste Shipping Specialist

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career progression

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

401(k) match

Health coverage

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced radioactive waste professional in the United States (Alabama) to specialize in characterization, compliance, and shipping of radioactive materials. The role emphasizes applying knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and NRC regulations to complex waste streams.

You will evaluate waste streams, prepare compliant documentation, and collaborate with customers and project teams to meet regulatory and disposal requirements while advancing your technical

Qualifications

• Experience in radioactive or hazardous waste management.
• Strong knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and NRC regulations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing waste shipment documentation.
• Ability to ensure packaging and transport meet regulatory and disposal requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCRA regulations

DOT regulations

NRC requirements

Radioactive waste

Hazardous waste

Waste characterization

Shipping documentation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Salary: USD120000 - USD140000 per annum + Training, Progression, Full Benefits

$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: BBBH281106

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