Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Waste Engineer (Health Physicist) 1
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: ES&H General
What Youll Do
- Provides high level health physics technical support and guidance specific to waste/material management related activities to waste generators and to the site in general
- Support the Waste Management organization in performing waste characterization and disposal related activities
- Develops sampling plans performs health physics calculations and documentation required to perform the radiological characterization of waste and materials
- Reviews and approves NDA reports by understanding QA/QC requirements and identify anomalies; includes supporting NDA Operations within the Waste Management organization
- Interprets analytical data and performs complex health physics calculations for the purpose of identifying radionuclides of concern and relative activity/mass concentrations in waste
- Ensures requirements for waste transportation and waste acceptance for target treatment and disposal facilities are met
- Interfaces with waste generators at the Y-12 site and various other internal and external groups
- Develops procedures profiles and technical basis documents to support radiological characterization
- Participates in audits and assists in identifying and completing any corrective actions for radiological issues identified within the Waste Management organization
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in engineering/science discipline
- OR Masters degree in engineering/science discipline
- In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A Nuclear experience requirements can be satisfied following the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in health physics or other equivalent technical training (e.g. military)
- A general understanding of waste characterization treatment packaging transportation and disposal of waste generated at Department of Energy nuclear facilities is required
- A working understanding of health physics principles and calculations is required
- Strong technical writing and math skills are expected as development and review of technical documents is required
- Preferred Education and Experience: Candidates must have experience with interpretation of analytical data and performing complex health physics calculations for the purpose of identifying radionuclides of concern and relative activity/mass concentrations in waste; applicable requirements for waste transportation and waste acceptance for target treatment and disposal facilities must be well understood
- Interfacing with waste generators at the Y-12 site and various internal and external groups is required
- Understanding of the physics and capabilities for various non-destructive assay (NDA) systems; have the ability to review and approve NDA reports by understanding QA/QC requirements and be able to identify anomalies; includes supporting NDA Operations within the Waste Management organization
- Familiarity with waste management requirements of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) DOE Order 435.1 - Radioactive Waste Management DOE Order 458.1 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and related Tennessee requirements
Preferred Job Requirements Continued
- Formal training related to radioactive waste management DOT RCRA Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Radiological Worker II is desired
- Candidate will spend 20% of time in support of field activities that will include climbing ladders and stairs with the balance performing administrative duties; occasional respirator use may be required
- Proven experience in performing radiological characterization to support DOE projects/mission objectives
- Previous experience in interpreting analytical laboratory and NDA reports
- Understanding of DOT and treatment/disposal facility acceptance criteria for radioactive and hazardous wastes
- Proficiency in performing high level health physics calculations
Why Y-12
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
Required Experience:
IC
Location: Oak Ridge TNJob Title: Waste Engineer (Health Physicist) 1Career Level From: AssociateCareer Level To: Senior SpecialistJob Specialty: ES&H GeneralWhat Youll Do Provides high level health physics technical support and guidance specific to waste/material management related activities to was...
Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Waste Engineer (Health Physicist) 1
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: ES&H General
What Youll Do
- Provides high level health physics technical support and guidance specific to waste/material management related activities to waste generators and to the site in general
- Support the Waste Management organization in performing waste characterization and disposal related activities
- Develops sampling plans performs health physics calculations and documentation required to perform the radiological characterization of waste and materials
- Reviews and approves NDA reports by understanding QA/QC requirements and identify anomalies; includes supporting NDA Operations within the Waste Management organization
- Interprets analytical data and performs complex health physics calculations for the purpose of identifying radionuclides of concern and relative activity/mass concentrations in waste
- Ensures requirements for waste transportation and waste acceptance for target treatment and disposal facilities are met
- Interfaces with waste generators at the Y-12 site and various other internal and external groups
- Develops procedures profiles and technical basis documents to support radiological characterization
- Participates in audits and assists in identifying and completing any corrective actions for radiological issues identified within the Waste Management organization
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in engineering/science discipline
- OR Masters degree in engineering/science discipline
- In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).DOE 426.2A Nuclear experience requirements can be satisfied following the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in health physics or other equivalent technical training (e.g. military)
- A general understanding of waste characterization treatment packaging transportation and disposal of waste generated at Department of Energy nuclear facilities is required
- A working understanding of health physics principles and calculations is required
- Strong technical writing and math skills are expected as development and review of technical documents is required
- Preferred Education and Experience: Candidates must have experience with interpretation of analytical data and performing complex health physics calculations for the purpose of identifying radionuclides of concern and relative activity/mass concentrations in waste; applicable requirements for waste transportation and waste acceptance for target treatment and disposal facilities must be well understood
- Interfacing with waste generators at the Y-12 site and various internal and external groups is required
- Understanding of the physics and capabilities for various non-destructive assay (NDA) systems; have the ability to review and approve NDA reports by understanding QA/QC requirements and be able to identify anomalies; includes supporting NDA Operations within the Waste Management organization
- Familiarity with waste management requirements of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) DOE Order 435.1 - Radioactive Waste Management DOE Order 458.1 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and related Tennessee requirements
Preferred Job Requirements Continued
- Formal training related to radioactive waste management DOT RCRA Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Radiological Worker II is desired
- Candidate will spend 20% of time in support of field activities that will include climbing ladders and stairs with the balance performing administrative duties; occasional respirator use may be required
- Proven experience in performing radiological characterization to support DOE projects/mission objectives
- Previous experience in interpreting analytical laboratory and NDA reports
- Understanding of DOT and treatment/disposal facility acceptance criteria for radioactive and hazardous wastes
- Proficiency in performing high level health physics calculations
Why Y-12
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
Required Experience:
IC
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