Waste Package Certification Supervisor

Job Summary
This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of the project's Waste Package Certification (WPC) program and processes. The WPC Supervisor provides direct supervision of Waste Package Certification personnel, coordinates certification activities with Waste Management, Radiation Protection, Engineering, Operations, transportation providers, and disposal facilities, and supports the Waste Project Manager in ensuring compliant packaging, certification, transportation, and disposal of radioactive waste. The position serves as the primary supervisor for waste package certification activities and ensures compliance with applicable Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC), NRC, DOT, site, and disposal facility requirements.

Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a visible safety culture by participating in and reinforcing safe work behaviors among Waste Package Certification personnel.
• Function as the primary supervisor for waste package certification activities and assign technical responsibilities to certification personnel and subject matter experts as required.
• Direct and oversee waste package certification activities to ensure compliance with approved Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC), waste profiles, NRC regulations, DOT regulations, site requirements, and disposal facility requirements.
• Manage and oversee waste container inspections and certification reviews to verify package integrity, loading configuration, regulatory compliance, and shipment readiness.
• Coordinate with Waste Management, Radiation Protection, Engineering, Operations, transportation providers, and disposal facilities to ensure compliant packaging, certification, shipment preparation, and waste disposition activities.
• Provide input to the Waste Project Manager regarding certification resource needs, shipment planning, waste forecasts, and project schedules.
• Oversee package certifications, disposal documentation, and supporting records.
• Coordinate certification support activities including characterization reviews, radionuclide inventory verification, package loading record reviews, and disposal documentation validation.
• Perform routine field observations of certification activities and implement corrective actions to improve safety, compliance, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with the Waste Project Manager to maintain safe and efficient waste packaging and transportation operations.
• Lead development, mentoring, and qualification of Waste Package Certification personnel.
• Review and revise certification procedures, checklists, forms, and governing program documents to ensure compliance with corporate, project, regulatory, and disposal facility requirements.
• Participate in routine project planning meetings to ensure waste certification requirements are incorporated into decommissioning and waste packaging activities.
• Support information sharing and continuous improvement efforts within EnergySolutions Waste Management and Operational Waste Management organizations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation associated with certification activities and ensure document retention requirements are satisfied.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements
Education Bachelor’s degree recommendedor equivalent combination of education and experience	Certifications 40 hour HAZWORKER training DOT Hazardous Materials Training (49 CFR 172 Subpart H) Q Clearance,  the ability to obtain a Q clearance, or the ability to obtain site unescorted access Certified Broker preferred
Required Experience Minimum 1 year of nuclear industry experience Minimum 1 year of experience in radioactive waste packaging, certification, transportation, waste operations, or related waste management activities Demonstrated experience reviewing waste certifications, shipping documentation, regulatory compliance requirements, and waste acceptance criteria	Preferred Experience 2 or more years of experience supporting radioactive waste packaging, certification, transportation, disposal, or decommissioning operations Supervisory or team leadership experience in nuclear waste management activities

Required and Desired Skills

• Detailed knowledge of DOT hazardous material transportation regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of NRC radioactive waste requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) and waste profiles.
• Knowledge of radioactive waste packaging, transportation, certification, and disposal processes.
• Ability to review technical documentation and verify regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of shipping and waste tracking software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, team-building, mentoring, and staff development skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with project personnel, regulators, transportation providers, and disposal facilities.
• Strong understanding of operations within a highly regulated nuclear environment.
• Accountable behavior and focus on achieving measurable results.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, carry, push up to 25 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
• Ability to sit, walk and bend/stoop
• Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Ability to read small text, documents and procedures
• Basic math skills
• Ability to see close and distance; basic colors/shades
• Ability to work inside an office and outside
• Ability to work on slippery/uneven walking surfaces
• Ability to work alone and with others
• Ability to drive a vehicle; perform under deadline pressure
• Ability to perform highly repetitive motions

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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