Y-12 National Security Complex · 9 hours ago
Generator Services Characterization Engineer
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expY-12 National Security Complex is seeking a Generator Services Characterization Engineer to provide expert technical support in chemical waste management. The role focuses on chemical characterization and compliance with environmental regulations while facilitating waste evaluations and packaging.
ManufacturingProfessional ServicesSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expert level technical support to material generators in matters of chemical waste management, especially chemical characterization focused on labpacking and/or chemicals being shipped off site to commercial Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)
Possess a strong foundation in chemistry that will be essential for identifying and understanding chemical properties, as will the ability to consult Safety Data Sheets (SDS), compatibility charts, and compatibility databases to ensure that different materials do not react violently when stored or transported together
Familiarity with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Possess a working knowledge of waste acceptance criteria and waste profiles established by Y-12 Waste Management for approved TSDFs
Represents Generator Services in Production facilities, and, in support of Project/Infrastructure related work performed across the site
Interfaces with waste generators to identify scope of excess chemicals to be generated as waste, and then facilitates evaluations to specify efficient and compliant characterization and packaging schemes
Coordinates with functional support groups (e.g., Radcon, Transportation, Waste Management, Environmental Compliance) to manage excess chemical material generated across the Y-12 site
Determines packaging requirements for compliant transportation and disposal
Must be familiar with the specific regulations for labpack combination packaging, including container size limitations, the use of compatible absorbent materials, packaging performance standards, and proper understanding of how to segregate chemicals based on their hazard class, packing group, and proper shipping name according to DOT regulations
Prepare supporting chemical and radiological characterization documents
Determine chemical compatibilities
Candidate may spend 50% of time in support of field activities that will include climbing ladders and stairs, with the balance performing administrative duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
OR Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
OR PhD
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative)
Provide expert level technical support to material generators in matters of chemical waste management, especially chemical characterization focused on labpacking and/or chemicals being shipped off site to commercial Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)
Possess a strong foundation in chemistry that will be essential for identifying and understanding chemical properties, as will the ability to consult Safety Data Sheets (SDS), compatibility charts, and compatibility databases to ensure that different materials do not react violently when stored or transported together
Familiarity with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Possess a working knowledge of waste acceptance criteria and waste profiles established by Y-12 Waste Management for approved TSDFs
Represents Generator Services in Production facilities, and, in support of Project/Infrastructure related work performed across the site
Interfaces with waste generators to identify scope of excess chemicals to be generated as waste, and then facilitates evaluations to specify efficient and compliant characterization and packaging schemes
Coordinates with functional support groups (e.g., Radcon, Transportation, Waste Management, Environmental Compliance) to manage excess chemical material generated across the Y-12 site
Determines packaging requirements for compliant transportation and disposal
Must be familiar with the specific regulations for labpack combination packaging, including container size limitations, the use of compatible absorbent materials, packaging performance standards, and proper understanding of how to segregate chemicals based on their hazard class, packing group, and proper shipping name according to DOT regulations
Prepare supporting chemical and radiological characterization documents
Determine chemical compatibilities
Candidate may spend 50% of time in support of field activities that will include climbing ladders and stairs, with the balance performing administrative duties
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
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
This position may be categorized as a 'designated position' identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline
Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline
Previous experience with chemical and radiological waste characterization, treatment, packaging, transportation, and disposal of waste generated at Department of Energy nuclear facilities
Specific expertise in chemical characterization and labpacking schemes is desirable
Previous experience with interpretation of analytical data for the purpose of determining regulatory status
Formal training related to radioactive waste management, DOT, RCRA, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, and Radiological Worker II is desired
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Company
Y-12 National Security Complex
Y-12 National Security Complex is a premier manufacturing facility.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jill A. Armstrong, CFCM
Program Coordinator, Strategic Partnership Projects
Mandy Parks, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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