Waste Characterization Specialist - Oak Ridge, TN

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About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

RSI is currently recruiting for a talented and experienced Waste Characterization Specialist to support the UCOR Cleanup Projects at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Y-12 National Security Complex. The Characterization Specialist is responsible for the preparation of CERCLA documentation, characterization planning, sampling and analysis plans, and work plans to provide a path forward for ultimate disposition of remediated materials. The Waste Characterization Specialist is responsible for monitoring the characterization as samples are collected and data is received from the analytical laboratories.  The facilities subject to characterization by UCOR have a wide variety of radionuclides and chemical contaminants; thus, a broad background of characterization experience is desired. This position is primarily for the characterization planning for buildings and their remaining contents, equipment, and process systems; however, soil and water characterization will also be required. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Collecting existing process knowledge to define the contaminants of concern, and the materials subject to characterization
• Performing field visits to hazardous and radiological waste sites
• Preparing data quality objectives and data quality assessments in accordance with EPA guidance (U.S. EPA QA/G-4, U.S. EPA QA/G-9R)
• Developing sampling and analysis plans to collect the required data
• Developing quality assurance plans in accordance with the EPA Quality Management Plan Standard
• Preparing engineering calculations where necessary for materials of construction, or to balance hazardous constituent concentrations across the balance of the waste stream
• Preparing regulatory work plans and waste handling plans under the CERCLA process

Required Education and Experience

• Must have at a minimum a bachelor’s degree in related earth science/environmental science/engineering field from an accredited school or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the responsibilities detailed (10 years preferred).
• Able to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Job Knowledge/Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of radiological and chemical characterization practices.
• Technical knowledge of laboratory analytical procedures/practices and analytical data evaluations.
• Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the CERCLA cleanup process
• Self-motivated, requires limited direction
• Experience and knowledge of the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) and the Department of Energy (DOE) is preferred but not required
• Prior experience in characterization of radiologically contaminated facilities is preferred.

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance

This position requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card; or a U.S. passport as long as it clearly displays issuance date, expiration date, and color photo image. This is a mandatory requirement necessary for access to company facilities and/or for travel purposes. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses are identifiable by a gold star in the upper right corner.

EEO Statement

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