Hazardous Materials Specialist, Sr./Principal (2943)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Hazardous Materials Specialist, Sr./Principal in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

The Hazardous Materials Specialist Sr./Principal 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 Navarro-ATL waste management efforts. Provides technical support for specific projects as needed. Performs calculations to support waste management and characterization and other efforts; updates documents accordingly. Supports effective implementation and regulatory compliance of waste management programs. Provides general 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.

Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, performs 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, assists waste generators in the compliant management 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).
• Interprets analytical and radiological data.
• Performs Solid Waste Inventory Tracking System data entry, ensuring that waste inventories and regulatory clocks are maintained. Provides weekly status reports to management.
• Develops, prepares, and reviews waste stream technical documentation to support waste characterization, designations, radiological calculations, and waste profiles.
• Interprets waste management, treatment, and transportation regulations to assure that management of wastes are performed in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Interfaces with offsite TSDF and exempt staff for review and submittal of waste characterization and profiles for offsite treatment of hazardous and mixed wastes.
• Performs field walk downs and assessments to ensure field work is performed to meet regulatory waste requirements.
• Verifies for compliance with Navarro-ATL waste acceptance criteria requirements.
• Performs peer verification on hazardous materials offered for shipment.
• Provides input to Annual Dangerous Waste Reports and waste forecasting reports.
• Functions as subject matter expert to facility personnel on packaging and shipment of hazardous materials.
• Other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in related field and 8 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)
• Working knowledge of regulations associated with nuclear waste management
• Excellent communicator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in related field and 10 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, Waste Designator, and Advanced Hazardous Waste Shipper
• Experience with RadCalc, SWITS, and IDMS
• Experience developing waste profiles for offsite and onsite waste treatment and disposal
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently

Due to the nature of the