Waste Management Specialist

Radiation Pros, LLC

  • Watkins, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • $25–$38 Per Hour

Highlights

This positionrequires an exceptional eye for detail, general knowledge of hazardous and radioactive materials, and anunderstanding of each State’s regulations related to hazardous waste and NORM/TENORM.This is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President of Waste and Logistics and maintains their workschedule from the Rad Pros office near Watkins, Colorado. Prepare hazardous and radioactive waste manifests, submit to disposal facility forapproval, review, and advise field team on appropriate marking, labeling, and placardingas required Obtain export/import permits for waste disposal.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWatkins, CO
Salary$25–$38 Per Hour

Description

Rad Pros’ Waste Management Specialist samples, profiles, oversees, documents, manifests, and handles thelogistics for the disposal of unique waste streams from our customers. This work is completed withinformation gained through site assessments, field sampling, surveys, and laboratory data. This positionrequires an exceptional eye for detail, general knowledge of hazardous and radioactive materials, and anunderstanding of each State’s regulations related to hazardous waste and NORM/TENORM.This is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President of Waste and Logistics and maintains their workschedule from the Rad Pros office near Watkins, Colorado.Core Duties / Responsibilities: Coordinates with the Director of Operations to assign and/or complete sampling work on allprojects. Schedule and ensure execution on assigned projects, communicating carefully withclients, team members, and any subcontractors to perform all aspects of the project. Update project calendar and personal Rad Pros calendar to schedule projects and meetings. Manage inventory and order sampling supplies, including but not limited to bottle kits,coolers, bailers, coliwasa tubes, PPE, etc. Use ClickUp and internally developed software to project manage and maintain waste boardsas activities or status changes occur. Use disposal vendor systems and external paperwork processes to submit and manage wasteprofiles at selected facilities. Update clients on a timely basis on changes in the status of lab analysis, profiling, wasteacceptance, import/export permits, and final transport and disposal. Assist with profiling waste into proper facilities at the direction of the VP Waste & Logisticsand the Environmental Scientist II. Obtain waste pricing from disposal facilities on a timely basis and support the businessdevelopment team with project estimates. Prepare hazardous and radioactive waste manifests, submit to disposal facility forapproval, review, and advise field team on appropriate marking, labeling, and placardingas required Obtain export/import permits for waste disposal. Ensure notifications to the RMLLWBare completed on time after transport and disposal. Perform scheduled and unscheduled field projects as part of the crew or alone asrequested and as qualified. Local, regional, and national travel may be required from timeto time. Complete all assigned training as directed. Pursue/obtain additional training as new types ofwaste streams are identified or introduced. Participate in all required company meetings, updating the team on assigned projects,profile waste status. Adhere to all Rad Pros company policies and SOPs, and perform all tasks and functions as assigned. Ensure follow-through for the execution of deliverables, including performing field work, sampling,surveying, report writing, data analysis, and / or modeling. Support field projects as necessary, which may include shipping activities, radiation surveys, samplingevents, and compliance paperwork. Grow in your knowledge and understanding of radiation and health physics through formal andinformal education and by teaching others. Manage multiple priorities to ensure Rad Pros’ objectives are met and to ensure accountability,timeliness, and excellence in meeting client and regulatory expectations. Use workflow software, email, and verbal communication to effectively communicate upcomingdeadlines and deliverables.Requirements / Certifications: In-office position, with roughly 30% travel, that may increase during specific projects. Bachelor's degree in Sciences, Health Physics, Environmental Sciences, or a related field preferred butcan be substituted for industry knowledge and training. RCRA, USDOT, and radioactive materials training and credentials highly preferred. Exceptional verbal and written skills for effective communication with clients and team members.Able to create reports, daily logs, SOPs, and other documentation as needed. A passion for customer service and satisfaction. Physically able to climb ladders, lift up to 30 lbs, and perform basic field work for the collection ofsamples and shipping totes / drums of waste. Excellent typing and data management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, Google Tools, and common computer applications. 2 years’ experience in hazardous waste, lab analysis review, and profiling and manifestingwaste. Obtain and maintain RCRA and DOT Hazmat Shipper and Class 7 certifications 1+ year(s) of experience in NORM / TENORM management and regulations preferred. Class A CDL w/ HAZMAT and Tanker endorsement beneficial, but not required. Equipment Operation (telehandler, forklift, and/or skidsteer) beneficial, but not required. Able to review large quantities of data while also focusing and balancing the critical details.Benefits: Rad Pros to provide both on-the-job and classroom training to ensure the selected employee isknowledgeable and trained to perform their required tasks. Full-time, hourly position with paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Health, dental, and vision insurance 3% 401(k) contribution after 6 months of employment Potential for profit-sharing and discretionary bonuses Full-time: 40 – 50 hrs/week with overtime pay Compensation: $25/hr to $38/hr depending on experienceThe Waste Management Specialist is granted a certain degree of flexibility in their schedule due to frequent travel and site visits. If not in the field, regular office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm with an unpaid 1/2hr lunch break.

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