Waste Engineer

ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our "Shareholders," the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our Clients, the various branches of the federal government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is "We are One" because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, performs Waste Management job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities include assisting and supporting management in ensuring that the site Waste Management function operates in a manner that is safe, cost effective and fully compliant with Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership Paducah Deactivation Project procedures and all regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate mastery of the requirements of assigned job duties supporting Waste Management functional areas such as waste characterization, waste stream certification, waste disposition planning, nuclear materials transfer, transportation and/or other related areas
• Assignments are generally self-initiated
• Assist and provide support to other persons with less experience performing the same functional job duties
• Acts as a representative on behalf of DOE for signing legally binding documents including, but not limited to transportation documents and waste declarations
• Support site objects and activities through general knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and standards as well as applicable technical and scientific matters
• Provides input to the development of technical reports
• Provides administrative and/or functional support to the Waste Management team
• Provides direction to other Divisions to ensure alignment with site delivery targets
• Performs evaluations and provides direction to off-site vendors on behalf of the Company
• Performs duties of complex nature
• Other job related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in a related field and 4 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience is 6+ years
• Experience Characterizing and Profiling Mixed Low-Level, Low-Level, (Radioactive and Hazardous), Universal waste
• Experience developing Sampling and Analysis Plans with appropriate Data Quality Objectives and perform Data Assessments to assist with Waste Characterization, Profiling and verifying applicable waste acceptance criterion is met.
• Successful attainment of any advanced job-specific required certification or training such as required for transportation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong coordinating skills
• Knowledge of, and experience with, nuclear facility operations
• Knowledge of, and experience with, DOE nuclear facility safety including technical safety requirements, processes and reporting requirements
• Attention to detail
• Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software
• DOE "L" or "Q" clearance or ability to obtain a DOE "L" or "Q" clearance

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Due to the variety of work that is performed by Waste Engineer there may be the potential for work within an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities). The following conditions and requirements may apply:
• Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).
• Ability to perform such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.
• Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, heavy equipment).
• Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.
• Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.)
• In some cases radiological training may be required.
• May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations and procedures must be adhered to at all times.
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Critical Thinking - Evaluate and interpret data, facts, and information to create unique and creative solutions and proposals.
• Interpersonal Skills - Able to communicate effectively with different people in varying fields and positions.
• Teamwork - Work collaboratively not only with members of the Aleut Team but with outside clients, customers, and contractors.
• Organizational Proficiency - Plan, prioritize, and achieve goals to maximize the impact of the role of senior contract specialist.
• Flexibility/Adaptability - Able to cope and adjust with the inevitable disruptions to the best laid plans of mice and men.
• Drive - Motivated to succeed and be a part of the success of the Aleut Federal mission of giving back to our Shareholders, providing our clients with consistent excellence in execution, and bettering communities by being an active participant in our local markets.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening.

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