Waste Operations Manager 03536 NWSS

Location : Niskayuna, New York

Title : Waste Operations Manager

Schedule (FT / PT) : Regular Full Time

Travel Required : Yes (75-100%)

Clearance : Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance / military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

POSITION PURPOSE :

This position is responsible for providing environmental and regulatory support for North Wind Site Services. The successful candidate must provide technical leadership, subject matter expertise, and broad-based multidisciplinary technical support to project and proposal teams.

Oversees and directs all phases of a waste management project. Designs and implements project plans. Communicates directly with contractors / designers concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling.

Prepares project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications. This individual will conduct both internal and client-facing meetings related to project work, training / mentoring junior staff, and providing creative problem-solving leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Technical leadership for hazardous waste remediation under CERCLA and RCRA programs throughout the project life cycle with focus on remediation, remedy implementation, and beyond.
• Oversight of remedial action activities and environmental projects including on-site roles such as environmental auditing, site inspections, and management assessments.
• Integrate with the day-to-day waste management operations of multiple projects throughout the company to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Development of waste profiles and characterization strategies to meet waste acceptance criteria (WAC) compliance for various disposal facilities throughout the US.
• Ensure compliance with waste storage, transportation, and disposal requirements
• Lead waste operations and disposition in accordance with the North Wind waste management plans and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with DOE Hazardous Material Regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and DOE O 460.2B, Departmental Materials Transportation Management .
• Oversee characterization, profiling, manifesting, segregation, waste packaging, and associated disposal records.
• Prepare waste disposal reports for DOE.
• Report all waste shipments and waste certifications.
• Provide daily direction to Waste Management Support personnel deployed to the project.
• Provide and maintain waste volume estimates and waste metrics required by the Contract, and in support of project planning and performance.
• Serve as the primary interface with treatment / disposal site personnel, transportation providers, and North Wind Contracts functional personnel to scope, define, and implement waste treatment, disposal, and transportation subcontracts.
• Support ISMS processes in the development of work packages, which include waste management and transportation-related scopes of work.
• Interface with the client, North Wind corporate managers, project functional managers, and project-level support personnel to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Prepare, peer review, and / or sign all waste shipping papers. All shipping papers will be signed in accordance with the Contract and instructions in the DOE O 460.

2B, Departmental Materials Transportation Management . Please see section 4.3 with respect to the proper usage of the DOE SPRU and KAPL EPA ID Numbers.

Delegate activities to the Waste Management Specialist, as applicable.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Writing scopes of work and developing cost estimates and schedules associated with remediation projects for Opportunities.
• Provide guidance and oversight in characterization strategies including DQOs, statistical data manipulations, data quality assessment, and documentation of key decisions made.
• Identify staffing needs and work with the PM to fill the required positions.
• Identify materials required to support project scope related to waste management and transportation and work with the PM to secure the materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

• A four-year degree in a scientific or technical field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in waste management, commercial waste certifications and ship / manage hazardous materials.
• An additional 5 years of relevant waste management experience can be substituted for a degree provided the experience can be demonstrated in management of RCRA hazardous and radioactive waste management (min of 10 years of experience).
• Knowledge and understanding of DOE, Federal, state, and local legislation, regulatory frameworks, and policy, and experience applying it to achieve practical outcomes
• Experienced in environmental impact assessment and approval processes
• Experience with Stakeholder interfaces and communication with regulatory and public entities
• Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience in the successful management and delivery of environmental projects, with time and project management skills
• Knowledge and working experience with DOE Order 435.1
• Working experience with radiological waste TSDF profiling and waste acceptance criteria including the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS)
• Specialized training in PHMSA, FMCSA, RCRA, NESHAP, and TSCA regulations such as RCRA McCoy Training, Lion Technology On-Line Courses, DOT TSI Courses, etc.
• Strong PC-based computing experience (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) essential.

Skills and Abilities :

• The position requires subject matter expertise (SME) related to site remediation, remedial design, selection of remedial technology, and project management expertise.
• Ability to understand and lead Risk Management efforts associated with remediation strategies including development of contingent activities and Contingency Plans.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with severe abstract and concrete variables.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills which are customary to remediation projects, safety, industrial hygiene, incident / accident reporting, assessments, and position papers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment essential.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple detail-oriented tasks.
• Expertise in waste minimization strategies such as reuse, recycling, and waste elimination
• Ability to evaluate analytical data for radioactive and hazardous constituents.

Special Requirements :

• Flexibility to work extended hours and days to meet project demands.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit gaining access to Department of Energy sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Prior environmental restoration experience with DOD, DOE, Air Force, EPA, Navy, USACE, or related agency work preferred.
• PMP preferred but not required.
• Advanced Mixed Waste Shipper Training such as HMTC Mixed Waste Shipper Training or Regulatory Resources Advanced Mixed Waste Packaging and Transportation Course

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb and talk or hear.

The employee is often required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The position will support work outside and needs to be able to withstand changing, and sometimes, harsh weather conditions with prolonged walking, standing, and performing work in a construction field environment.

The position may require working during weekends and extended hours in order to meet deadlines.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people!