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Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Nuclear Waste Specialist to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). 

 

The Nuclear Waste Specialist is responsible for ensuring that work in the field is in compliance with Waste Acceptance Criteria per solid waste guidelines/procedures.  They coordinate waste shipments including but not limited to Green Is Clean, Hazardous, Mixed, Low Level and RAD Soil.

• Plans, coordinates and supervises the activities for the Waste Program for assigned facility/area
• Conducts pre-job briefs to instill work safety standards and actions.
• Ensures that Waste Verifiers are trained and qualified for assigned work activities
• Coaches, teaches, mentors and provides technical and administrative expertise to Waste Verifiers and Waste Generators
• Reviews and approves work packages for waste activities
• Comprehends and follows current administrative waste procedures
• Interfaces with scheduling to develop accurate work schedules
• Informs management of issues or concerns in the areas of planning, scheduling, documentation, and training. Provides recommended solutions
• Cognizant of assigned on and off shift work evolutions involving waste activities to ensure work is done per solid waste criteria.
• Communicates with other support organizations to ensure activities are started and completed as scheduled
• Performs initial investigations of abnormal events such as spills and process contamination
• Performs periodic rounds of the facility to observe waste activities and ensure work is being performed safely and in accordance with approved procedures
• Ensures Waste Verifiers/Generators review changes to operating procedures and plant modifications.
• Initiates work requests as needed to support the Waste Program
• Performs inspections and surveillance of Radiation Material Areas, Satellite Accumulation Areas, Staging Areas, to ensure compliance
• Incorporates Waste Minimization into planning/work efforts
• Oversees the Rejected Waste Program
• Other duties as assigned

• BS from an accredited university in science or related  experience in waste handling or related, such as radiological control, chemical handling, logistic, or transportation; or
• BS from an accredited university in a non-technical discipline and experience in waste handling or related, such as radiological control, chemical handling, logistic, or transportation; or
• High School Diploma/GED and experience in waste handling or related, such as radiological control, chemical handling, logistic, or transportation.

Additional Information:

Successful completion of facility qualification process which includes extensive classroom, formal on-the-job training, and oral board examination conducted by facility management.

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.  www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

USD $76,000.00/Yr.

USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.