Waste Management Spec

BWXT; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

BWXT's Nuclear Fuel Services site in Erwin, Tennessee seeks a Waste Management Specialist responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state waste regulations across Transportation/Waste Management programs, including waste characterization, packaging, storage and disposition.

You will collaborate with on-site waste generators, guide adherence to criteria, and prepare characterization documents and sampling plans in line with EPA guidance and SW-846, supporting safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years experience in waste management with regulatory knowledge.
• Knowledge of RCRA, DOT and radioactive waste handling.

Responsibilities

• Interface with on-site waste generators to develop solutions to technical problems.
• Provide direction to waste generators for adherence to criteria.
• Review and approve work requests, determine strategies for waste characterization, packaging, storage and disposal.
• Develop/revise waste characterization documents.
• Prepare sampling and analysis plans per EPA guidance and SW-846.
• Interpret lab data and characterize material for disposal per regulations.

Skills

Waste management

RCRA knowledge

DOT regulations

Hazardous radioactive waste

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Waste Management

Job description

Waste Management Specialist - Nuclear Fuel Services - Erwin, TN

This position is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the NFS Transportation/Waste Management (T/WM) programs are compliant with federal and state waste regulations. Specific attributes include waste characterization, packaging, storage, and disposition including compliance with RCRA, TSCA, NRC and DOT.

Major Duties And Responsibilities Of Job

• Interface with on-site waste generators to develop solutions to technical problems associated with T/WM.
• Provide direction to waste generators for adherence to on-site and off-site waste acceptance criteria.
• Review and approve work requests, procedures, and drawings detailing proposed process changes and determine waste characterization, packaging, storage and disposal strategies. Waste streams included are RCRA, low level radioactive waste, mixed waste, PCB waste, and sanitary waste.
• Develop/revise waste characterization document.
• Prepare sampling and analysis plans in accordance with EPA guidance documents and SW-846.
• Interpret laboratory analytical data and characterize material for disposal in accordance with applicable regulations and disposal/treatment facilities waste acceptance criteria.

Educational Requirements Of Job

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Waste Management, Environmental Science or related science, engineering, or technical field OR 8 years of equivalent experience acceptable in lieu of degree.

Experience Requirements Of Job (Beyond Educational Or Equivalent Requirements)

Three (3) to Five (5) years experience since degree. Must have a working knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and radioactive waste management pertaining to the packaging and management of hazardous, radioactive, and mixed waste.

Pay: $77,000 - $116,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $77,000 and $116,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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