RCRA Subject Matter Expert / Materials Expert 03561 NWSS

Location: Ft Wainwright, Alaska
Title: RCRA Subject Matter Expert / Materials Expert
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The RCRA Subject Matter Expert – Materials Expert interprets and applies knowledge of RCRA, TSCA, and other federal and state waste regulations, serves in a QA/QC role, makes waste determinations, and often performs waste sampling and waste stream characterization using prior knowledge, lab results, and SDSs among other reference materials. Additionally, the RCRA Subject Matter Expert – Materials Expert will also enter waste related data into government computer systems (ESSOH-MIS) including, but not limited to waste characterization data and tracking information. Additionally, the RCRA Subject Matter Expert – Materials Expert may also assist with AA and HWAA inspections where needed, assists and educates Installation Accumulation Area Managers (AAMs) in problem solving compliance issues and deficiencies, and communicates with Supervisor and Program Managers on findings, program requirements, and improving the program.

This position will be primarily located on post at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska based out of the Hazardous Waste Consolidation Facility (HWCF). The RCRA Subject Matter Expert – Materials Expert will be expected travel via company provided vehicle, often during challenging driving conditions, to various waste accumulation points on Ft. Wainwright and as far as the remote training areas near Delta Junction, Alaska to perform the duties of the position.

This position will also occasionally assist technicians with waste processing, waste handling, waste pick-ups, and container deliveries as the workflow allows and based on HWCF Needs.

This position may also, on occasion, be expected to perform a supervisory role on a stand-in basis when the site supervisors are absent or otherwise unable to execute their duties.

In the spirit of North Wind’s safety-first culture, the RCRA Subject Matter Expert – Materials Expert will be expected to perform their duties in a manner consistent with applicable OSHA, DOT, and RCRA regulations, established North Wind Safety policies and programs, and the project Accident Prevention Program (APP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret, understand, and apply standards prescribed by RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, OSHA, Installation SPCC Plan, Installation Sampling and Analysis Plan, Installation Waste Management Plan, and other applicable reference regulations and documents.
• Performance of waste characterization sampling as required.
• Perform Waste Determinations and characterize wastes using prior knowledge, SDSs, and analytical sample results.
• Packaging and shipping samples to in-state and out of state laboratories including completion of Chain of custody forms, custody seals, packing coolers to maintain temperatures, etc.
• Data entry and recordkeeping using government computer systems (ESSOH_MIS)
• Adherence to safety program requirements.
• Abide by company drug-free policy including a prohibition on cannabis usage.
• Provide excellent customer service and client relations.
• Maintain a level of professionalism at all times.
• Serve in a QA/QC role.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visual identification of RCRA program deficiencies.
• Occasionally perform periodic inspections at numerous waste accumulation areas on Ft. Wainwright and at the remote training sites.
• May maintain records of inspection results; report inspection results to supervisor and/or client.
• May inspect containers and collection areas for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• May Assist Accumulation Area Managers in problem solving and solving compliance issues and deficiencies; educate Accumulation Area Managers on needed improvements to achieve and/or maintain compliance.
• Communicate with Program Managers on program requirements including suggested areas for improvement.
• Accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
• Operate light and heavy vehicles and equipment, trucks, forklifts, plows, pumps, etc.
• Spill response, remediation, and clean-up activities.
• May assist in performing general warehouse operations, labor, and housekeeping.
• Inspect, handle