Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Waste Characterization and Transportation/Packaging Lead to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). 

Apply online using a current resume under the careers section of www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com. 

The Waste Characterization and Transportation/Packaging Lead provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and recommendations pertaining to characterization, transportation, packaging, and program support for all radiological and non-radiological waste types. Employs broad-based technical and engineering expertise and support for ongoing waste management efforts.

Responsibilities

• SME involved in characterization and program support for all radiological and non-radiological waste types (i.e., Low Level Waste, High Level Waste, Mixed Waste, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Transuranic Waste, Hazardous Waste).
• Serves as Designated Employee Representative as established under the Department of Transportation regulations applicable to commercial drivers.
• Scopes technical tasks and develops creative solutions to assigned problems of moderate to difficult complexity. Frequently develops solutions to new and/or unique problems.
• Incorporates conventional and advanced engineering or scientific practices to a broad range of complex technical requirements to meet the Waste and Transportation/Packaging Program needs.
• Leads waste stream profile technical documentation revisions and prepares modeling to support calculations and incorporates into Waste Certification Plans.
• Interfaces with SRNS Solid Waste Engineering to resolve technical questions concerning waste stream profiles, calculations, transportation, packaging, and procedures.
• Provides leadership and direction to facility personnel involved with all aspects of waste management, packaging, and transportation.
• Performs field walk downs and assessments to ensure field work is performed to meet waste stream profiles, calculations and procedures.
• Reviews work packages for potential generation of waste streams.
• Develops, verifies, tests, and performs engineering calculations for compliance with applicable engineering standards and waste acceptance criteria requirements. Performs verification of calculations, reports, and other documents/data performed by others for accuracy and subject matter expertise.
• Evaluates proposals, makes recommendations and influences outcome of proposed waste, transportation/packaging projects/tasks in area of assignment.
• Prepares cost and schedule estimates on proposed waste, transportation/packaging projects/tasks in assigned area.
• Performs waste generation forecasting.
• Demonstrates cost and schedule consciousness through timely completion of assigned tasks and projects to meet deadlines and milestones.
• Composes/edits manuals and other documents needing revision (e.g., waste streams profiles, procedures, Waste Certification Plan) supporting or publicizing information about the Waste and Transportation/Packaging Programs.
• Leads and/or mentors those with less experience.
• May make presentations to organization leaders or other stakeholders.
• Obtains safety training, obeys safety rules, and makes safety an integral part of each task.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a technical discipline (e.g., science, engineering) and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nuclear or Chemical related degree preferred.

• Experience in DOE waste management, transportation/packaging programs.

• Experience with DOT transportation regulations, requirements and application.

• Experience in radiological or chemical inventory activities.

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay

USD $110,700.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $199,260.00/Yr.

Pay Disclaimer

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

EEO Statement

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.