Transportation Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Transportation Specialist to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This role involves maintaining the Transportation Program, managing waste shipments, and coordinating logistics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of federal regulations. Join a team dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the nuclear industry, where safety and compliance are paramount. Enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment focused on excellence.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in engineering or 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' job-related experience, including 1 year in nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Transportation Program and performs waste shipments.
• Prepares shipping papers and coordinates transportation logistics.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Baccalaureate in Engineering or Related Science

10 Years of Relevant Experience

5 Years Job-Related Experience

Job description

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Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Transportation Specialist opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions that potentially affect personnel safety or environmental risk.
2. Maintains the Transportation Program.
3. Performs non-hazardous, radioactive, hazardous, and mixed waste shipments.
4. Assists with waste characterization in preparation for off-site shipment for recycling, treatment, and/or disposal.
5. Performs waste packaging, marking, labeling, and load securement determinations.
6. Provides support to Waste Management Specialist and Transportation Manager during waste generation and packaging operations.
7. Prepares shipping papers/records and waste manifests in accordance with state and federal regulations.
8. Coordinates transportation logistics.
9. Interfaces with treatment/storage and disposal facilities, generators, and/or other customers and regulators to resolve specific transportation and waste management-related concerns.
10. Initiates and maintains waste profiles for processing/disposal facilities.
11. Interprets and implements federal and state regulations and DOE orders as they pertain to the shipping of hazardous materials.
12. Verifies and performs all necessary safety checks, compliance checks, and final inspections of all packages prior to transport to ensure compliance with DOT, DOE, federal, state, and local regulations.
13. Interprets waste management and transportation rules, regulations, and policies to assist generators in the proper compliant management of facility and Project waste.
14. Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
2. Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
3. Excellent organization skills.
4. Strong math skills.

Education /Experience/ Certifications

1. Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, or 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
2. Minimum of 5 years' job-related experience, of which 1 year is nuclear.
3. Training, knowledge, experience, and certification in radioactive and hazardous material packaging and shipping.
4. Ability to calculate radiological and/or hazardous material activity to determine proper shipping name and waste classification.
5. Must have thorough knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) requirements.
6. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.
7. US citizenship required.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers.

Edgewater will not submit your resume without detailed discussions and your permission. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Edgewater

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the nuclear industry, supporting operational environments where safety and compliance are essential.

We offer highly competitive salaries, employee benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401(k) with company matching.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.