Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Waste Compliance Senior Associate - Specialist
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Waste Operations (51074511)
Job Specialty: Waste Compliance
What You'll Do
- Performs waste characterization and management practices in compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Chapter 335 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations that apply to industrial and hazardous waste.
- Performs radiological characterization by reviewing data provided by radiation safety and performs calculations for shipments.
- Writes radiological methodology summaries to include updating radiological profiles.
- Performs duties in support of the Pantex's Waste Management Program. This would encompass RCRA hazardous, Texas Class 1 and Class 2 non-hazardous industrial solid waste, low-level radioactive waste, mixed waste, and classified weapon components.
- Prepares documentation to support waste management operations of waste and weapon components. This could include: complete process evaluations, create characterization documents and prepare shipping documents.
- Provides support to Process Engineering through review of programmatic weapon procedures for proper waste accumulation and processing.
- Supports subcontractor personnel in proper waste management practices.
- Provides support of assessments/audits (both internal and external) of Pantex's Waste Management Program.
- Develop/revise procedures as needed to assure continuity of operations and provide process improvement.
- Operate and maintain accurate records associated with the Waste Tracking Database.
- Provide waste management assistance to plant population.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.
- Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.
- Candidates with high school diplomas may be considered on an exceptional basis if they have 10 or more years of relevant experience.
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of Department of Energy (DOE) O 426.2 (Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an environmental or science discipline with a minimum of 4 to 7 years relevant experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of both the federal and state waste and transportation regulations including RCRA (40 CFR), DOT (49 CFR), and the State of Texas waste regulations (TAC 335).
- Ability to perform duties while exercising initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under general supervision.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex math and radiological issues.
- Possess highly effective people skills with ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledgeable of Pantex business and operations support, resources, practices, processes, and policies needed to solve problems and accomplish work.
- Technical knowledge of engineering, formalized operations, and/or production line activities.
- Ability to identify, research, and systematically resolve complex issues and problems.
- Basic Knowledge of DOE, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Pantex Field Office (PFO), and Pantex procedures and work instructions.
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word.
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
