Waste/Shipping Engineer (4033)

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc in; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering in Niskayuna, NY seeks a Waste/Shipping Engineer of Regulated Materials to validate waste characterization and support training for waste generators at the Laboratory.

The role includes field inspections, development and peer review of waste shipments to disposal facilities, and generation of regulatory documentation related to RCRA, DOT, asbestos and other waste activities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in regulatory waste management, shipment, or disposal.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training (29 CFR 1910.120).
• DOT shipper qualification; radiological knowledge; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Validate waste characterization of material generated at the laboratory.
• Provide training for waste generators at the Laboratory.
• Conduct field surveillances and inspections of waste activities.
• Develop and peer-review waste shipments to disposal facilities.

Skills

Regulatory waste management

Hazardous waste operations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Waste/Shipping Engineer of Regulated Materials in Niskayuna, NY.

Navarro is an award-winning provider of turnkey solutions, delivering comprehensive nuclear, environmental and technical services to federal agencies, commercial enterprises and private clients across the United States. Our expertise supports organizations such as the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense and NASA, while also extending to commercial industries and private sector partners facing complex engineering, technical and environmental challenges. Navarro specializes in nuclear operations, environmental remediation, D&D, waste management, advanced energy, facilities management and technical and professional services. For more information, please visit Navarro-inc.com.

The Waste/Shipping Engineer of Regulated Materials will encompass the duties of validation of waste characterization of material generated during work taking place at the laboratory across the many waste generating organizations performing work. This includes if it is regulated or non-regulated waste, and support/delivery of training for waste generators at the Laboratory. This position will also include conducting field surveillances and inspections of waste generating activities, as well as development, peer review of waste shipments to external disposal facilities. In addition, regulatory documentation and report generation associated with regulatory (RCRA, DOT, asbestos) and non-regulatory (chemical, universal) waste and shipping activities will be a key function of this position . Participation and support of regulatory and internal inspections that occur multiple times throughout a calendar year is a must in this position.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

One to two years of experience associated with regulatory waste management, shipment, and/or disposal of waste. 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response trained; DOT shipper qualification; radiological knowledge.

Undergraduate science-related degree (Bachelor of Science) from an accredited college or university. Attention to Detail; Regulatory Interpretation; Past government interactions; RCRA knowledge; DOT regulatory knowledge. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability