D&D Waste Operations Specialist

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:

• Competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
• Extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) savings plan with a 50% employer match up to 6%, plus an additional 6% automatic employer contribution for eligible employees—for a total potential company contribution of 9%.
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Atmosphere fostering work life balance

Lifelong careers are common at West Valley Demonstration Project. If you are interested in joining the West Valley Cleanup Alliance family, apply for one of our current job openings on the WVCA Career Page.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION

Perform decontamination, deactivation, abatement, and decommissioning/waste operations (D&D/WO) assignments safely in hazard-controlled work environments (radiological, asbestos, lead, industrial, chemical hazards, etc.) by performing duties within a crew environment, which is controlled by supervision; following all safety and security rules, procedures, and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• High School education or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully complete the training requirements as a D&D/WO Specialist, Labor Grade 8.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain all other qualifications deemed necessary including respirator.
• Use of tools and equipment necessary to perform jobs.
• Subject to shift work

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The salary and grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s education, training, and/or relevant experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/SCOPE OF WORK

• Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; maintaining a questioning attitude; reporting identified safety concerns or situations; maintaining work area in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Adhere to the standards contained in the Company “Code of Ethics & Business Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Complete work requirements by following the supervisor’s direction, following policies and procedures; obeying all radiological, safety, and industrial hygiene rules and regulations.
• Operate various tools, equipment and systems to complete job requirements including, but not limited to, fork trucks, hoisting and rigging equipment, power tools, build cribbing, man lifts, and utilities by following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting; adhering to good operating practices; adjusting; calling for repairs.
• Complete job requirements by performing a variety of decontamination/contamination control tasks including waste packaging.
• Document actions by completing required records, data sheets, and reports.
• Perform work in hazard-controlled work environments by donning and doffing required radiological personal protective equipment (PPE); following radiological, safety, and operations policies and procedures. This includes asbestos abatement activities.
• Complete D&D/WO duties by packaging contaminated waste, performing size reduction, and practicing contamination control in hazard-controlled work environments.
• Support D&D/WO duties by operating various lifting equipment, including cranes and hoists, when qualified within the site’s training program in accordance with established instruction.
• Complete work requirements by performing a variety of decontamination/contamination control tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work documents as they relate to D&D procedures in radiological areas of the site.
• Complete a variety of decontamination and decommissioning duties in highly radiological contaminated environments by operating CCTV cameras, remote manipulators, tooling, and cranes.
• Complete decontamination or fixing radiological contamination by employing various chemical and mechanical techniques.
• Obtain samples for characterization purposes by performing tell-tailing and core-drilling activities.
• Support decontamination and decommissioning efforts by isolating utilities and equipment.
• Support contamination control during decontamination and decommissioning tasks by donning/doffing anti-contamination clothing, constructing containment devices, and setting up ventilation units.
• Support ALARA practices by performing shielding placement and mockup activities.
• Maintain technical knowledge by completing requirements on project checklists; briefings; and training courses as required.
• Assist in the development of other D&D/WO Operators by helping with on-the-job training as required.
• May provide guidance to other personnel.
• Perform work within a crew environment which is controlled by supervision following established procedures and methods.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed by Supervisor.
• Perform other work within the bargaining unit as assigned by Supervisor for which the employee is qualified to perform safely.
• Regular in person attendance is required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify

WVCA is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.