Field Technician

We have multiple openings for a Field Technician to provide technical support and customer services in the management of hazardous and radioactive waste.  Under general supervision you will perform a variety of technical functions in collecting packaging labeling identifying documenting segregating consolidating treating and storing hazardous non-hazardous and radioactive waste generated by various Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) programs. This position is in the Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Management (RHWM) Program and part of the Waste Generator Services Group Superblock Team within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

These positions will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role you will 

• Perform a wide variety of waste management activities often wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as anti-Cs respirator hearing protection etc. to collect package label identify segregate consolidate treat store and verify hazardous non-hazardous low level radioactive and/or transuranic waste.
• Operate wastewater retention tanks and/or systems perform pump-outs perform lab packing of waste chemicals and perform facility inspections.
• Perform testing (pH visual etc.) and sampling waste to verify characterization and/or treatment results.
• Operate a variety of vehicles up to and including 5-ton trucks use material handling equipment (fork trucks drum handling equipment mechanical pump systems etc.) and use hand and power tools.
• Respond to environmental emergencies at LLNL operate environmental and radiation survey instruments and work with cross-organizational personnel performing decontamination of facility infrastructure and equipment.
• Gather analyze and maintain detailed and accurate records in support of radioactive and hazardous waste management.
• Complete and maintain training requirements per Federal State and LLNL requirements.
• Provide customer service to LLNL waste generators as the front-line interface between RHWM and waste generators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 504.3 level

• Support the development of work control documents as the Responsible Individual (RI) or alternate RI and/or be the room responsible person (RRP) for specific rooms or workstations.
• Plan and execute small waste management projects including directing the activities of other technicians.
• Conduct On-the-Job-Training and provide mentoring and leadership for less experienced technicians.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. 
• Associate degree in environmental or related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate understanding and knowledge of State and Federal regulations as they apply to hazardous and radioactive waste management with emphasis on managing waste in satellite accumulation areas (SAAs) and 90-day waste accumulation areas (WAAs) or experience working within nuclear or high-hazard facilities.
• Intermediate understanding and knowledge of field instrumentation such as radiation survey instruments pH meters etc. with an emphasis on their application to radioactive and hazardous waste processes.
• Elementary understanding of chemistry principles including compatibility and/or general understanding of radioactive contamination control methods.
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn in order to become qualified as a certified fissile material handler (CFMH).
• Ability to meet medical qualifications to wear respiratory protection equipment work in a glovebox environment in awkward postures for long durations and meet other physical requirements specified in the job demands worksheet and to successfully complete all Federal State LLNL and Department of Transportation (DOT) training requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to generate and maintain high-quality accurate records and correspondence using PC and/or Apple workstations and associated applications.

Additional qualifications at the 504.3 level

• Experience managing small projects with minimal direction needed.
• High level understanding and knowledge of State and Federal regulations (RCRA DOE DOT) applicable to waste management with demonstrated experience in their application or extensive experience working within nuclear facilities with a proven track record of accomplishing tasks while following strict controls.
• Experience providing training and mentoring to less experienced personnel.

Qualifications We Desire

• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations relevant to waste management.

Pay Range

$43.55 - $63.97 Hourly

$43.55 - $53.36 Hourly for the 504.2 level

$52.23 - $63.97 Hourly for the 504.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time