Environmental Engineer (NWS 00925)

About the role

North Wind Services (NWS) is seeking an Environmental Technician to support the missions of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA. This position supports the Waste Generator Services Group within the Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Management (RHWM) Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of waste management activities, often wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Operate wastewater retention tanks and/or systems, perform pump-outs, perform lab packing of waste chemicals, and manage waste container storage areas.
• Perform testing (pH, visual etc.) and sampling of waste to verify characterization and/or treatment results.
• Operate a variety of vehicles up to and including 5-ton trucks, use material handling equipment, and use hand and power tools.
• Respond to environmental emergencies at LLNL, and work with cross-organizational personnel performing decontamination of facility infrastructure and equipment.
• Gather, analyze, and record basic pertinent data and maintain detailed and accurate records associated with radioactive and hazardous waste.
• 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 all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in environmental or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years of relevant working experience working in hazardous waste management and environmental compliance.
• Experience in waste characterization, segregation, packaging, labeling and transportation.
• Basic 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 consolidated accumulation areas (CAAs) or experience working within nuclear or high-hazard facilities.
• Basic 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.
• Ability to meet medical qualification to wear respiratory protection equipment, climb ladders 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.
• Effective customer service skills needed to provide waste management support to a wide range of waste generators.

Qualifications

• Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
• Pre-employment drug test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level).

Skills

• Associate degree in environmental or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years of relevant working experience working in hazardous waste management and environmental compliance.
• Experience in waste characterization, segregation, packaging, labeling and transportation.
• Basic 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 consolidated accumulation areas (CAAs) or experience working within nuclear or high-hazard facilities.
• Basic 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.
• Ability to meet medical qualification to wear respiratory protection equipment, climb ladders 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.
• Effective customer service skills needed to provide waste management support to a wide range of waste generators.

Benefits

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible to accommodate the needs of the client and the employee.