Waste Management Coordinator – Los Alamos, NM Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Los Alamos, NM (Job ID 2-80-93-37804)

Description

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Tech2 Solutions (T2S) is a critical subcontractor on the N3B Los Alamos LLC team and will be providing program management and technical services in support of the ground & surface water monitoring program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory.

T2S is a full-service engineering and environmental consulting company with a worldwide reach in the areas of environmental monitoring and remediation, national security, systems engineering, data management and analytics for both federal and commercial customers. 

T2S is currently seeking an experienced Waste Management Coordinator to support the management of all aspects of drilling, well rehabilitation and well maintenance waste identification, characterization, collection, storage, packaging and disposal activities associated with the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role will be part of the Tech2 Solutions (Tetra Tech-Sealaska Joint Venture) Project Team for the N3B Los Alamos LLC team.

The Waste Management Coordinator will prepare reports related to waste generation, characterization sampling and documentation, and work planning efforts. The Waste Management Coordinator will interface with internal project personnel to ensure waste characterization and disposition strategies are in place prior to waste generation. This position will manage equipment needed for waste storage including frack tanks (rented), assist with procurement and distribution of poly tanks and drums, etc.

The Waste Management Coordinator will work directly with LLCC staff to review chemical hazards, characterize and determine appropriate characterization and identification of waste streams.

The Waste Management Coordinator will be responsible for providing the information to be placed into the LANL's Integrated Waste Management System, ensuring waste streams are properly segregated, and track types and volumes of waste generated.

Responsibilities:

·         Develop internal waste management procedures and/or guidelines to ensure RCRA and Permit compliance. 

·         Perform procedure reviews to ensure RCRA and Permit compliance.

·         Perform waste site inspections/audits and assessments of operations and facilities associated with the N3B Water Program (implemented by T2S) and recommend appropriate action to ensure compliance with regulations.

·         Plan and execute characterization sampling events.

·         Provide guidance to LLCC staff regarding compliance and management of all applicable waste streams including New Mexico Special Waste, RCRA waste, Radioactive waste, TSCA waste, and others. 

·         Administer internal audits and support external regulatory audits.

·         Provide training to LLCC staff regarding RCRA and Permit requirements.

·         Utilize and navigate Los Alamos' Waste Compliance and Tracking System (WCATS), or equivalent.

·         Interface, as necessary with all levels of LANL staff and managers, DOE, state and federal stakeholders and regulators.

·         Maintain and update a drilling program waste inventory spreadsheet.

Requirements:

·         The selected candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance

·         5-8 years of environmental waste management experience preferred.

·         BS in an engineering or environmental science field required.

·         Working knowledge of existing DOE waste management software application, preferably WCATS or the IWTS.

·         Working knowledge with day-to-day support of information technology solutions for radioactive and hazardous waste management facilities, such as LANL's Transuranic Waste Facility (TWF) and the LLCC project, application of technical safety requirements (TSRs), RCRA hazardous waste permit requirements.

·         Understand and adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to the waste management of solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes.

·         Working knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to the waste management, including EPA, DOT and DOE. Has knowledge and working experience with RCRA regulations along with experience working with hazardous and mixed waste streams.

·         Strong communication, writing, and presenting skills including the ability to author and present technical documents, test plans, project documentation, and training to a wide variety of audiences.

·         Ability to communicate and interface successfully and professionally with personnel from various organizations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Moderate Work)

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

·         The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Light Work Category:

·         Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

·         The employee exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

·         The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

·         The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

General:

·         This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

·         The qualified candidate will primarily support Drilling and Well Maintenance or one or more of the following departments: Groundwater Monitoring, Surface Water Monitoring, Storm Water Corrective Actions, and/or Remediation Services.

·         The qualified candidate may be required to work as an environmental, health and safety representative, person in charge or field team lead as needed when drilling or well repair projects are fielded.

·         The qualified candidate may be required to attain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

·         Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

·         Individual must pass a pre-employment drug screen and accept all company policies

·         This position may require a physical fit-for-duty screen as well.

·         We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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