Shipper/Broker

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Shipper / Broker

Department: Project Operations – Field Services - Major Projects

Reports To: Project Manager

Location: West Mifflin, PA

Summary

The Shipper / Broker is a transportation professional trained to 49 CFR 172 Appendix H. The Shipper / Broker is a transportation professional that is fully qualified to characterize, package, mark, label and prepare documentation packages for LLRW and MLLW shipments from the project site to Waste Control Specialists (WCS) facilities in accordance with Department of Transportation and applicable state regulations, WCS Waste Acceptance Criteria, and project site policies & procedures.

The Shipper / Broker is assigned full-time in the field to coordinate transportation and disposal (T&D) services with the customer, and support T&D document preparation/distribution. This position will prepare all shipping paperwork, waste manifests and required quality documentation packages.

This position will also coordinate and manage shipments for disposal and may be required to track and manage trucks, intermodal containers, and railcars. This person will provide the customer with a consolidated and consistent daily approach to ensure all waste shipments are transported efficiently and safely.

The individual shall possess adequate training including applicable sections of Department of Transportation including 49 CFR 172 Appendix H, and other applicable training requirements for overseeing the management of hazardous materials. In addition, this person shall possess the required OSHA HAZWOPER training and medical monitoring commensurate with the full-time on-site role. This individual shall be considered a dedicated resource for the duration of the assigned project.

This position requires good oral and written communication skills. It also requires managerial and technical expertise in the areas of rail transportation, DOT, NRC, RCRA, OSHA, Project operations and waste disposal requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

This person will maintain customer relations overview and design plans for executing project transportation and waste campaigns destined to WCS for disposal and/or treatment.

This position coordinates shipments with WCS personnel.

This position may be performed at the Bettis Atomic Power Labs CXCY Demo Project. This position is directly reportable to the WCS Project Manager assigned by WCS Project Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Conduct reviews of customer waste data for compliance with requirements for shipping and disposal site waste acceptance.

2. Visually inspect outgoing material and containers.

3. Verify the appropriate treatment, sampling, and analysis, and meets the criteria of the approved profile, WAC, NRC, and DOT requirements.

4. Properly characterize, classify, and profile the waste stream using approved and accepted industry standards.

5. Ensure that the selected packaging is appropriate for the waste/material being shipped.

6. Inspect package after initial loading and complete proper documentation for each package.

7. Ensure appropriate radiological surveys are completed for each package and shipment (radiation & contamination), to ensure that conditions meet requirements of DOT.

8. Assure that WCS can rely on all above representations made by the Generator or other contractors related to shipped material.

9. Establish a detailed communication approach with the WCS Special Project Manager, customer, and interface with WCS site Operations Managers.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may supervise other shipping personnel for certain transportation and logistics projects.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

This individual must have at least five (5) years of related waste management work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as state and federal regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Have the ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, accounting and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully. An individual should have knowledge of Shipping Paper Software (e.g. RADMAN, LowTrack), ELITE, Development and Project Management Software, Internet, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Other Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge or ability in the following areas; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA); Department of Transportation(DOT); Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ); Texas Administration Code(TAC); Understanding of Federal,State and Facility policies and regulations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,359 - $61,417