Senior Nuclear Waste & Environmental Program Manager

Environmental and Radioactive Waste Management Program Manager; California; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

General Matter is seeking an Environmental and Waste Management Program Manager to design and own the environmental protection and radioactive waste program, ensuring compliance with NRC/DOE and international standards, and managing waste from characterization to disposition.

The role operates independently of production and can halt operations that pose risks to the environment or public health, building processes and infrastructure from the ground up for a compliant, safe program.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in science/engineering with 8+ years in environmental protection, waste management, or applied health physics; 3+ years in a nuclear/radiological setting
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in science/engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in nuclear/radiological setting
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization

Responsibilities

• Identify environmental obligations from federal, state, local regulations
• Establish and maintain the environmental monitoring program
• Secure and maintain permits, licenses, registrations for radiological and non-radiological discharges and waste handling
• Review and approve operations that could cause environmental release
• Develop criteria, procedures, and training to monitor gaseous and liquid effluents
• Establish and manage the facility's radioactive waste management program
• Characterize waste generation and identify waste-reduction opportunities
• Verify compliance through inspections and audits
• Exercise independent authority to halt operations when needed
• Build the program's processes and infrastructure from the ground up

Skills

Security clearance

Nuclear/radiological experience

Team leadership

Startup environment

REM Certification

CSP/ASP Certification

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 and own the environmental protection and radioactive waste program, ensuring compliance with NRC/DOE and international standards, and managing waste from characterization to disposition.

The role operates independently of production and can halt operations that pose risks to the environment or public health, building processes and infrastructure from the ground up for a compliant, safe program.