Regulated Waste Management Scientist

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Job Description

Join the Naval Nuclear Laboratory team in a Regulated Waste Management Scientist role! In this highly dynamic and visible position, the successful candidate will interact with technical and operations personnel at the Bettis Laboratory to address regulated waste management needs across the site.

Regulated waste streams include hazardous, PCB, radioactive, and mixed waste. While this is not an all-inclusive list, the successful candidate will be responsible to :

Engage in the planning stages of testing, renovation, construction, demolition, and maintenance work that will generate regulated waste.

Recommend waste management approaches and alternatives to the project execution team.

• Provide engineering support for implementing the selected waste management approach in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinate characterization of anticipated waste streams using process knowledge or sampling.
• Coordinate and perform engineering surveillances of waste management practices to verify the alignment with personnel training and written instructions.
• Perform engineering evaluations and analysis and make engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks, including the evaluation of waste streams based upon process knowledge or analytical results.
• Determine the appropriate treatment and disposal site for waste streams. Certify that wastes meets all acceptance criteria for the selected treatment / disposal site.

The candidate will receive training and obtain the needed qualifications to characterize waste in accordance with federal (RCRA and TSCA), state, and local regulations.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience;
• orMaster's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 1 year of relevant experience;

or Currently or previously EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; orSRE qualified.

Preferred Skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$76,400.00 - $117,000.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.

Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities : Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A.

Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.

FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.

FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans / Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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