Senior Waste Characterization Specialist I
Core
Lead waste stream profile technical documentation, modeling, and certification for radiological and non-radiological waste in a high-hazard nuclear cleanup environment.
Role type
Senior IC environmental specialist (nuclear waste characterization)
Builds
Waste Certification Plans, waste stream profiles, and compliance documentation for DOE clients
Domain
Nuclear and Environmental Management
Required skills
waste stream profiling, radiological and non-radiological characterization, engineering calculations, waste certification, regulatory compliance, technical documentation, field assessments, cost and schedule estimation, waste generation forecasting
Preferred skills
nuclear or chemical related degree, DOE waste management program experience, radiological or chemical inventory experience
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Develop creative solutions to complex technical waste management problems; lead waste stream profile documentation revisions and prepare modeling; interface with engineering groups to resolve technical questions on waste packaging and procedures; perform field walk downs and assessments; verify and test calculations for compliance with engineering standards; evaluate proposals and prepare cost/schedule estimates; write and edit manuals supporting the waste program
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC