Environmental Technician (NWS 00892)

About the role

The Strategic Deterrence Directorate has an opening in the Storage and Disposal Group within the Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Management (RHWM) Program for an Environmental Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of waste management activities, often wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as anti-C’s, 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 maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Perform testing (pH, visual etc.) and sampling of waste to verify characterization and/or treatment results and operate radiation survey instruments to obtain radiological data.
• 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.
• Use material handling equipment (fork trucks, drum handling equipment, mechanical pump systems, etc.) and use hand and power tools.
• Perform required storage and disposal facility inspections to ensure State/Federal compliance and maintain appropriate facility records.
• Learn and use the waste tracking database LWaste.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of State and Federal regulations as they apply to hazardous and radioactive waste management, with emphasis on managing waste in RCRA permitted Treatment Storage and Disposal 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.

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

• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations (RCRA, DOE, DOT) applicable to waste management, with demonstrated experience in their application.
• Demonstrated significant experience in laboratory packing operations, including chemical classification, compatibility determination, and packaging in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation requirements.

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.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate the needs of the client and the position.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations (RCRA, DOE, DOT) applicable to waste management.
• Significant experience in laboratory packing operations.