Environmental Technician (NWS 00911)

About the role

North Wind Services (NWS) is a high performing, low risk company that contributes to national security through technical services such as environmental investigation and restoration, construction, demolition, radioactive and hazardous waste management, public communication/involvement, information management, health and safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency response/HAZMAT services. NWS supports the Department of Energy at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of waste management activities, often wearing PPE such as anti-C’s, respirator, hearing protection, etc., to collect, package, label, identify, segregate, consolidate, treat, store, and verify hazardous, low level radioactive, mixed and/or transuranic waste.
• 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 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, 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 to properly characterize and manage the 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

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

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

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Schedule

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