Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Waste Operations Technical Support
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Job Specialty: ES&H General
What You'll Do
The Waste Operations Technical position supports the Waste Operations organization, providing oversight of subcontractor projects/task releases.
Specific Duties Include
- Supports the STR in his/her role as the interface with the Waste Management Services subcontractor in the day-to-day execution of subcontract work.
- Serves as backup to the STR as needed, after appropriate training is completed.
- Provides technical support services to Waste Operations in the oversight of subcontractor projects/task releases.
- Receives Task Releases from Requestors and/or Waste Engineers, and ensures scope is written and communicated clearly.
- Performs and/or coordinates technical reviews of proposals and estimates – and works with the Task Release requestors to obtain approvals.
- Assembles required procurement documents and inputs Purchase Requisitions for Task Releases as needed, and follows up to ensure approval in a timely manner.
- Works with Task Release requestor, subcontract administrator, and STR to closeout Task Releases, de-ob remaining funds, and ensure files are appropriately maintained.
- Develops statements of work, reviews technical proposals, performs as the technical lead, and coordinates with the Subcontract Technical Representative for the execution of projects/task releases.
- Reviews subcontractor submittals (procedures, Activity Hazard Assessment documents, work packages, schedules, etc.) for accuracy with technical requirements as stipulated in the subcontract statement of work.
- Maintains a field presence in the execution of projects/task releases to ensure work is performed safely and according to approved documents and schedules.
- Perform maintenance oversight of the subcontractors to verify satisfactory completion of Preventative Maintenance Program and Corrective Maintenance per the statement of work.
- Chairs the weekly issues Task Release status meeting with subcontractor and CNS staff.
- Completes additional as-needed assignments as directed by the Waste Operations Manager.
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: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. (Typical experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.)
- OR Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
- OR PhD.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
- Experience performing oversight of light construction projects is desired.
- Familiarity with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), DOE 435.1 - Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and related Tennessee requirements.
- Working knowledge of waste management (characterization, treatment, packaging, transportation and disposal) at Department of Energy nuclear facilities.
Why Y-12?
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 Y-12, 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.
CNS 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.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
