Waste Management Manager

Job Title: Waste Management ManagerJob Summary:The Waste Management Manager will support the management of all aspects of groundwater sampling surface water monitoring drilling and well rehabilitation/maintenance waste identification characterization collection storage packaging and disposal activities associated with the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administrations Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role will be part of the Tech2 Solutions (Tetra Tech-Sealaska Joint Venture) Project Team for the N3B Los Alamos LLC Waste Management Manager will update the purge water inventory on an ongoing basis prepare inventory reports make a preliminary waste determination for final disposition and prepare the data packages for approval of the proposed disposition. Additionally Waste Management Manager will prepare reports related to waste generation characterization sampling and documentation and field-based work planning. The Waste Management Professional will interface with internal project personnel to ensure waste characterization and disposition strategies are in place prior to waste generation. This position will manage equipment needed for waste storage including assisting with procurement and distribution of frac tanks poly tanks drums totes Waste Management Manager will work directly with internal project personnel to review and characterize chemical hazards as well as determine appropriate characterization and identification of waste streams. The Waste Management Professional will be responsible for providing the information to be placed into the LANLs Integrated Waste Management System ensuring waste streams are properly segregated and track types and volumes of waste Update the EIMS waste inventory with purge water generated on a daily basis. Update the poly water storage tank inventory based on status and tank location moves on a daily basis. Develop internal waste management procedures and/or guidelines to ensure RCRA and Permit compliance. Perform procedure reviews to ensure RCRA and Permit compliance. Provide training to internal project staff regarding RCRA and Permit requirements. Perform waste site inspections/audits assessments of operations and facilities associated with drilling and well maintenance and recommend appropriate action to ensure compliance with regulations. Administer internal audits and support external regulatory audits. Plan and execute characterization sampling. Provide guidance to internal project staff regarding compliance and management of all applicable waste streams including New Mexico Special Waste RCRA waste Radioactive waste TSCA waste and others. Provide the required information to be entered into LANLs Waste Compliance and Tracking System (WCATS) or equivalent. Interface as necessary with all levels of the clients Waste Management Team. Maintain and update a drilling program waste inventory spreadsheet. Performs other duties as Skills/Abilities: Strong communication writing and presenting skills including the ability to author and present technical documents test plans project documentation and training to a wide variety of audiences. Ability to communicate and interface successfully and professionally with personnel from various organizations. Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment. Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills. Proficient with Microsoft office and Experience: BS in an engineering or environmental science field required or a high school diploma or equivalent may be accepted based on experience in waste management. 5-8 years of environmental waste management experience preferred. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a federal security clearance. Working knowledge of existing DOE waste management software preferably WCATS or IWTS. Working knowledge and day-to-day support of regulations for radioactive and hazardous waste and RCRA hazardous waste permit requirements. Understand and adhere to all LANL and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to the waste management of solid liquid hazardous radioactive and/or mixed wastes. Working knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to waste management including EPA DOT and Conditions:The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Demands: Physical demand requirements are more than those for sedentary work. The employee exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee is frequently required to stand walk sit use hands to handle and feel/reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the addition this position may infrequently require weekend and/or nighttime work during drilling description is not intended to be nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position but duties may be added deleted or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.