Hazardous Materials Specialist (Shipper)

Essential Functions And Job Responsibilities

• Provides characterization and program support for all radiological and non-radiological waste types (i.e., Low Level Waste, High Level Waste, Mixed Waste, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, and Transuranic Waste).
• Provides broad-based technical and regulatory support for ongoing HLMI waste packaging and shipments.
• Provides technical support for specific projects as needed.
• Performs calculations to support waste management, characterization, and other efforts, and update documents accordingly.
• Supports effective implementation and regulatory compliance of waste management programs.
• Supports facility and project waste management support for packaging, shipping, and disposition of Low-Level Waste, High-Level Waste, Mixed Waste, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, and Transuranic Waste.
• Scopes technical tasks and develops creative solutions to assigned problems of basic to high complexity.
• Incorporates conventional engineering or scientific practices to a broad range of highly complex technical requirements to meet program needs.
• Participates in waste planning activities, assist waste generators in the compliant packaging of waste, including mixed, low-level, hazardous, recyclable, and non-regulated.
• Interfaces with union, management, engineers, and professionals, as well as regulators (EPA, DOE, Washington State).
• Captures shipping resources and maintains shipment schedules.
• Provides weekly status reports to management.
• Reviews waste stream technical documentation to support waste packaging, transport, and disposal.
• Interprets DOE and DOT transportation regulations to assure that shipments of wastes are performed in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provides leadership and oversight to facility personnel involved with all aspects of packaging and transportation.
• Affirm packaging and shipment of all hazardous and radioactive materials are inspected and verified when offered for shipment.
• Provides leadership and function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and mentor on packaging and shipment of various laboratory waste streams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and 8 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with application of Washington State, DOE, and DOT regulations and requirements.
• Current and past Hazardous Waste worker, Advanced Hazardous and Mixed Waste Shipper.
• Experience with RadCalc, SWITS, and IDMS.