What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hazardous Waste Disposal Technician III position at HydroGeoLogic, Inc?
Job Title: Hazardous Waste Disposal Technician III
City & State: Livermore, CA
Work Location: On-site
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Description/Job Summary
HGL - WHO WE ARE
At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges.
Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil.
With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.
HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU
It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
HGL is hiring for a Waste Sampling Specialist (Hazardous Waste Disposal Technician III) that supports nuclear decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operations by performing environmental and radiological waste sampling, characterization, and data evaluation activities to support a Deactivation, Decommissioning, and Removal project for five buildings at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) project site in Livermore, CA. The duration of project is anticipated to be 5 ½ years.
This role ensures compliance with DOE, NRC, EPA, and state regulatory requirements and supports safe, compliant waste disposition activities. The position requires hands-on field sampling experience in radiological and hazardous waste environments and close coordination with health physics, waste management, and project operations teams.
Responsibilities/Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Perform field sampling of radiological, hazardous, mixed, and non-hazardous waste streams in support of D&D activities
- Collect soil, concrete, debris, water, sludge, and bulk waste samples using approved procedures and sampling plans
- Support waste characterization efforts to determine appropriate treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal pathways
- Maintain strict adherence to chain-of-custody, sample integrity, and QA/QC requirements
- Conduct sampling activities in compliance with DOE Orders, NRC regulations, RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, and applicable state and local regulations
- Follow radiological control procedures and work under Radiological Work Permits (RWPs)
- Apply ALARA principles during all field activities
- Participate in safety briefings, hazard analyses, and pre-task planning
- Document sampling activities accurately in field logs, databases, and electronic systems
- Review laboratory analytical data for completeness, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Assist with preparation of sampling reports, waste profiles, and regulatory documentation
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries as needed
Required Skills
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental or radiological sampling
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Health Physics, Nuclear Science, or a related scientific discipline
- Experience completing chain of custody forms, coordinating sampling efforts, and packaging and shipping samples for laboratory analysis
- Working knowledge of hazardous and/or radioactive waste characterization requirements
- OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) 40-hour certification
- Ability to work in industrial and radiological environments
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs and perform field work in varying conditions
- Ability to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE
Preferred Skills
WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required
- Experience supporting nuclear facilities, D&D projects, and/or DOE/NRC-regulated sites
Details
MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY
We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.
A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required. A valid driver’s license is required.
All positions are subject to a pre-hire education verification and driving record verification.
This specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract which requires employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.
HydroGeoLogic, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, medical condition, military/veteran status, unemployment status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, California, or local law, including California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.
A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.
The salary for this position ranges from $81,408.00-$122,112.00. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.
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Salary : $81,408 - $122,112