Hazardous Materials Specialist
Hazardous Materials Specialist
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$ 106663 - 134588
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Job Description
Overview
Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL) a Planned Systems International (PSI) company is hiring for a Hazardous Materials Specialist (Shipper) in Richland WA.
This position will support NavarroATL. NavarroATL is located in Richland WA and operates manages and maintains the 222S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. NavarroATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering Inc. (Oak Ridge TN) and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg MD).
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities
The Hazardous Materials Specialist provides characterization and program support for all radiological and nonradiological waste types (i.e. Low Level Waste High Level Waste Mixed Waste Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Transuranic Waste). Provides broadbased technical and regulatory support for ongoing HLMI waste packaging and shipments. Provides technical support for specific projects as needed. Performs calculations to support waste management characterization and other efforts and update documents accordingly. Supports effective implementation and regulatory compliance of waste management programs. Provides general facility and project waste management support for packaging shipping and disposition of LowLevel Waste HighLevel Waste Mixed Waste Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Transuranic Waste.
- Scopes technical tasks and develops creative solutions to assigned problems of basic to high complexity.
- Incorporates conventional engineering or scientific practices to a broad range of highly complex technical requirements to meet program needs.
- Participates in waste planning activities assist waste generators in the compliant packaging of waste including mixed lowlevel hazardous recyclable and nonregulated. Interfaces with union management engineers and professionals as well as regulators (EPA DOE Washington State).
- Coordinates shipping resources and maintains shipment schedules. Provides weekly status reports to management.
- Reviews waste stream technical documentation to support waste packaging transport and disposal.
- Interprets DOE and DOT transportation regulations to assure that shipments of wastes are performed in accordance with all federal state and local regulations.
- Provides leadership and oversight to facility personnel involved with all aspects of packaging and transportation.
- Assure that packaging and shipment of all hazardous and radioactive materials are inspected and verified when offered for shipment.
- Provides leadership and function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and mentor on packaging and shipment of various laboratory waste streams.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 16: Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in related field and 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word)
Desired Qualifications
- Grade 18: Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in related field and 8 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience with application of Washington State DOE and DOT regulations and requirements.
- Current and past Hazardous Waste worker Advanced Hazardous and Mixed Waste Shipper.
- Experience with RadCalc SWITS and IDMS.
Compensation
Grade 16: $88200 $111100
Grade 18: $106663 $134588
The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidates education training and/or relevant experience.
Company Benefits
PSI offers fulltime benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave and options for employer sponsored group medical dental vision shortterm and longterm disability life insurance AD&D coverage legal services identity theft and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pretax savings for qualified medical dental and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses certifications and tuition reimbursement programs.
EEO Commitment
It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion compensation benefits and termination are made without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin citizenship status veteran status protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Human Resources by emailing or by dialing.
Required Experience:
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