Current jobs related to Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Specialist - Paducah - ARS Aleut Construction


  • Paducah, United States Aleut Management Services Full time

    Position Overview: Aleut Environmental Remediation is seeking a Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Shipper – Broker to join our team to support multiple projects nationwide. Perform Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Shipper - Broker job functions as assigned by supervision. Candidate may be assigned to travel to remote locations to support projects as part...


  • Paducah, Kentucky, United States Aleut Management Services Full time

    Job SummaryAleut Management Services is seeking a highly skilled Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Shipper/Broker to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of radioactive and hazardous waste materials.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop waste characterization plans for various...


  • Paducah, Kentucky, United States ARS Aleut Construction Full time

    Position Overview:ARS Aleut Construction is in search of an Environmental Control Technician to contribute to various projects across the nation.Responsibilities include performing assigned Environmental Technician duties under supervision. The candidate may be required to travel to isolated sites for sample collection without additional assistance or direct...


  • Paducah, Kentucky, United States ARS Aleut Construction Full time

    Position Overview:ARS Aleut Construction is in search of an Environmental Control Technician to contribute to various projects across the nation.The selected candidate will execute Environmental Technician responsibilities as directed by management. This role may require travel to isolated sites for sample collection with minimal oversight.The ideal...

  • Logistics Specialist

    1 month ago


    Paducah, United States TAM International Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: TAM International US Inc is in search of a dynamic individual, with amazing attention to detail, to join their team as a Logistics Specialist.  The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating international and domestic shipments in a fast-paced work environment and ensuring that goods move from point of origin...


  • Paducah, United States ARS Aleut Construction Full time

    Position Overview:Aleut Environmental Remediation is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our team to support multiple projects nationwide.Perform Environmental Technician job functions as assigned by supervision. Candidate may be assigned to travel to remote locations to collect samples without additional support or direct supervision.Candidate must...


  • Paducah, Kentucky, United States ARS Aleut Construction Full time

    Position Overview: ARS Aleut Construction is seeking an Environmental Control Technician to contribute to various projects across the nation. In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks autonomously while collaborating with clients.Key Responsibilities:Conducting sampling of different media types, including air, water, soil, and waste...


  • Paducah, Kentucky, United States ARS Aleut Construction Full time

    Position Overview: ARS Aleut Construction is seeking an Environmental Control Technician to contribute to various projects nationwide. In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks independently while collaborating with clients.Key Responsibilities:Conducting sampling of different media types, including air, water, soil, and waste materials.Preparing...


  • Paducah, Kentucky, United States ARS Aleut Construction Full time

    Position Overview: ARS Aleut Construction is seeking an Environmental Control Technician to contribute to various environmental initiatives across multiple locations. In this role, you will engage in a variety of responsibilities independently while collaborating with clients.Key Responsibilities:Conducting sampling of diverse media including air, water,...


  • Paducah, United States ARS Aleut Construction Full time

    Position Overview: Aleut Environmental Remediation is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our team to support multiple projects nationwide.Perform Environmental Technician job functions as assigned by supervision. Candidate may be assigned to travel to remote locations to collect samples without additional support or direct supervision.Candidate must...


  • West Paducah, United States Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNondestructive Assay Quality Assurance SpecialistReports to the FRNP Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager for oversight of the Nondestructive Assay (NDA) Program. Under limited supervision, performs quality assurance support for the QA/QC team in the area of NDA as a primary function. Other duties may be assigned as...


  • West Paducah, Kentucky, United States Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership LLC Full time

    Job OverviewPosition SummaryUnder general oversight, this role involves executing essential functions of the Radiation Protection Program as designated by management. Key responsibilities include aiding Radiation Protection supervisors in ensuring compliance with radiological monitoring, controls, and processes related to radioactive materials and...


  • West Paducah, United States Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition OverviewUnder general supervision, performs Radiation Protection Program core element job functions as assigned by supervision and management. Typical job responsibilities are to assist and support Radiation Protection supervisors in ensuring the radiological monitoring, controls and processes for measuring and...


  • Paducah, Kentucky, United States Pro2Serve Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Radiation Protection Specialist to join our team at Pro2Serve. As a key member of our radiation safety team, you will provide technical support for radiation safety functions at the Department of Energy (DOE) Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant Site and support the DOE's Portsmouth Paducah Project Office...


  • Paducah, Kentucky, United States Pro2Serve Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Radiation Protection Specialist to join our team at Pro2Serve. As a key member of our radiation safety team, you will provide technical support for radiation safety functions at the Department of Energy (DOE) Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant Site and support the DOE's Portsmouth Paducah Project Office...


  • Paducah, Kentucky, United States TAM International Full time

    Job OverviewTAM International US Inc is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Supply Chain Coordinator.The Supply Chain Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing both international and domestic logistics in a dynamic work setting. This position ensures that products are transported efficiently from their origin to their destination,...


  • West Paducah, United States Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition OverviewUnder general supervision, performs Contracts job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities include preparing list of contactors to which request for proposals may be submitted, compiling request for proposal packages, preparing and reviewing all bid tabulations and modify and update the...


  • West Paducah, Kentucky, United States Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership LLC Full time

    Job OverviewPosition SummaryUnder general oversight, this role involves executing environmental regulatory compliance and policy formulation tasks as directed by management. The primary responsibilities include assisting and supporting management in ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, particularly during the creation and execution of regulatory...


  • West Paducah, United States Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition OverviewUnder general supervision, performs environmental regulatory strategy and policy development job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities assist and support management in regulatory compliance specifically during regulatory document development and implementation. The specific work...


  • West Paducah, United States Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition OverviewUnder limited supervision, performs Contractor Performance Assurance Program support for the Performance Assurance (PA) team. Typical job duties are routine and require use of standard techniques and procedures. The Issues Management Software Design & Deployment Specialist is responsible for:Understanding the...

Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Specialist

2 months ago


Paducah, United States ARS Aleut Construction Full time
Position Overview:

Aleut Environmental Remediation is seeking a Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Specialist to join our team to support multiple projects nationwide.Perform Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Specialist job functions as assigned by supervision. Candidate may be assigned to travel to remote locations to support projects as part of an integrated project team and without direct supervision.Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently.Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions that are compliant with Aleut's safety and quality programs.Must be able to perform fieldwork in harsh conditions.Candidate may Interface directly with clients while supporting multiple groups and projects. This position requires the ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS project locations; travel in excess of 50% is anticipated.The specific work assignment may include duties or activities in one or more of the following areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

  • Developing waste characterization plans for various waste streams generated by decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities.
  • Assisting in the collection of characterization samples for various waste streams.
  • Developing waste profile data to support shipment and disposal of waste streams.
  • Performing vendor assessments of various hazardous and/or radioactive Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities utilized by Aleut projects.
  • Providing guidance and instructions to field teams regarding sorting, segregation, size reduction, packaging, and securement of wastes generated from decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities.
  • Certifying contents of waste containers by observing waste packaging activities, documenting contents, verifying characterization information, and ensuring the integrity of closed containers.
  • Identifies prohibited items in waste streams that require segregation and special handling.
  • When deployed as a Waste Package Certifier to a project site under the DOE Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) certification program, the Candidate will support and work under the direction of the site Waste Certification Officer (WCO).
  • Implements site procedures and plans for all facets of waste disposition.
  • Assists in packaging and shipment of waste and environmental samples.
  • Supports Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Shippers in the development of manifests, profiles, and shipping documentation.
  • Supports loading and securement of waste packages onto conveyances.
  • Data entry and other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality work
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Associate degree preferred
  • 1 to 3 years of related work experience preferred (e.g., construction, environmental, radiological, analytical, geology).
  • Ability to travel on short and long-term assignments, in excess of 50% of the time.Travel is scheduled and coordinated in advance.
  • Familiarity with safety and environmental rules/regulations is preferred.
  • Good written and oral communication skills with the ability with clients and team members.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently in remote locations without direct supervision.
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER and current annual 8-hour refresher.Aleut will offer training to employees pre-employment if required.
  • Completion of radioactive and/or hazardous waste shipping courses preferred.
  • Ability to complete and demonstrate competency in Aleut-provided safety training programs (e.g., radiation safety, asbestos, PCB, RCRA/hazardous wastes, DOT/IATA, FA/CPR).
  • Ability to read and understand complex instructions, procedures, and requirements.
  • Willingness to work in field conditions in adverse weather conditions.
  • Basic computer proficiency and literacy, including use of the MS Office suite of applications, to generate reports, spreadsheets, and data.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license in good standing.
  • Ability to travel by air or automobile for long durations.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical including pulmonary function test for respirator use.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment and routine drug and alcohol screening required for accessing federal facilities.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check which includes up to a 10-year employment verification, DMV records search, criminal records search, and verification of education and certifications.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q or L security clearance.
Level Determination:

Specialist Levels (I, II, or III) are based on the Candidate's experience and education.Levels are generally determined as follows.NOTE: management will use this as guidance for entry and promotions, however, may also factor in other factors such as certifications, performance, safety, and quality of work into promotional considerations.An associate's degree may substitute up to 1 year of experience.A bachelor's degree may substitute up to 2 years of experience.
  • Level I - 0 to 3 years of experience and basic knowledge in the areas of expertise.
  • Level II - 3 to 10 years of experience and general knowledge in the areas of expertise.
  • Level III - 10+ years of experience and advanced knowledge in the areas of expertise.


Supervision Exercised:

Level II and Level III Specialists may supervise less qualified or experienced staff when multi-person teams are deployed to assignments in remote locations that do not have dedicated onsite Supervisors and Managers.Supervision duties will be provided by management prior to the field assignment so expectations, responsibilities, accountabilities, and authorities are clearly understood and accepted by team members.

Working and Physical Conditions:

Tasks may require the Candidate to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Meet site-specific fit-for-duty physical requirements, as well as obtain any additional regulatory medical clearances (i.e. HAZWOPER) as required to support projects.

Work may take place in multiple locations, including job sites undergoing remediation, demolition projects, operating facilities, and remote outdoor locations.Potential for exposure to hazardous substances and environments (e.g., radioactive materials, chemicals, biota, vegetation, water, temperature extremes, weather, slip-trip-fall hazards, heavy equipment, electricity, and hazardous energy, falling objects, hand and power tools, and heavy equipment).Aleut Federal maintains a comprehensive safety management program to mitigate these hazards in order to maintain a safe, Zero Incidents, working environment.

Candidate must possess the physical ability to perform moderate to heavy work - lifting, lowering, and carrying up to 50 pounds (lifting more than 50 pounds requires the usage of a two-person "buddy system"), walking, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and manipulating sampling apparatus.Ability to walk long distances on rough terrain, up and down slopes, while carrying equipment, in order to reach the work location.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

#aar