WASTE MANAGER Job at Banda Group International Llc, Los Alamos, NM

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  • Banda Group International Llc
  • Los Alamos, NM

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Waste Manager Job Description

The Waste Manager will be tasked to manage all aspects of waste-related activities for BGI projects. This position will oversee the planning and implementation of waste-related activities, including, but not limited to, all necessary waste and waste-transport documentation, procurement of containers, proper packaging, transportation, and disposal to a client-approved waste facility. The WM will carefully review waste and waste transport documents to ensure all documents are complete for waste-related activities. This person will work closely with Project Managers, Field Team Leaders, and customers to ensure waste is properly characterized, containerized, shipped, and disposed of. The WM is self-motivated and has excellent written, verbal communication, and computer skills .

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely and compliantly lead waste-related activities for BGI projects.
  • Work under the supervision of Project Managers and alongside field leads.
  • Develop BGI waste management standard operating procedures and/or guidelines to ensure RCRA and Permit compliance.
  • Perform procedure reviews to ensure RCRA and Permit compliance
  • Provide guidance and/or applicable training to BGI staff regarding compliance and management of all applicable waste streams including New Mexico Special Waste, RCRA waste, Radioactive waste, TSCA waste, and any others.
  • Conduct internal audits and support external regulatory audits.
  • Interface with the client and, as necessary, LANL waste staff and managers, DOE, state and federal stakeholders. and regulators.
  • Perform site/project-specific inspections/audits and assessments of operations and facilities associated with the site/project-specific objectives.
  • Work with BGI Project Managers and Field Team Leaders to plan and execute waste characterization sampling events.
  • Collect waste samples and prepare/package/document for shipping to analytical laboratory.
  • Utilize and navigate Los Alamos Waste Compliance and Tracking System (WCATS), or equivalent.
  • Coordinate the acquisition of waste containers for on-site use with client waste management operations liaison.
  • Manage waste containers on site (responsible for documenting weights, ensure proper labeling and posting, closure of waste containers, staging of waste containers).
  • Work with the client to prepare and schedule waste shipments.
  • Review waste characterization results to meet disposal requirements.
  • Coordinate the release and demobilizing of all waste containers back to the client.
  • Prepare the waste management project summary report at the end of each project phase.
  • Participate in daily and weekly meetings with client as required.
  • Office activities include analysis and interpretation of analytical results and data, assistance with the preparation of reports and technical documents associated with field sampling and other field related tasks.
  • Maintain spreadsheets/databases of chemical/radiological analytical results and other data for projects, prepare charts, conduct routine scientific calculations and run computer programs.
  • Must have attention to detail and produce high quality, error free documents.
  • Follow company safety standards, participate in safety training and assisting the preparation and implementation of site safety plans.

Basic/Required Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of environmental waste management or equivalent experience.
  • BS in engineering/health physics, environmental science, or another related field.
  • Current 40-hour HAZWOPER OSHA or 8-hour refresher certified, or the ability to obtain certification.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines, subject matter experts, and organizational leaders.
  • Strong communication, writing, verbal, and presenting skills including the ability to author and present technical documents, test plans, project documentation, and training to a wide variety of audiences.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Open to flexible to work outside normal business hours, as required.
  • Willingness to travel to other BGI offices or project sites, as needed.
  • Knowledge of transportation and disposal of LLW, MLLW, and hazardous waste and materials.
  • Understand and adhere to all Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), state, federal, and industry regulatory guidance specific to the waste management of solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes.
  • Possess a working knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to waste management and transportation, including EPA, DOT, and DOE.
  • Knowledge and working experience with RCRA regulations, including experience working with hazardous and mixed waste streams.
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance, if necessary.
  • Must pass drug test, physical, and background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy.

Additional Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of existing LANL DOE waste management software application, preferably WCATS or the IWTS.
  • Experience and working knowledge utilizing WCATS (read and write), Low-Track Software, and Waste Profile Systems from various TSDF.
  • Experience as a waste certification officer.
  • Experience working Los Alamos-area remediation and/or waste projects.

Work Type: Light Work

  • Employee should expect ~50% office, 50% field work in a variety of weather conditions, some of which may be adverse.
  • Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary office work.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, crouch, use hands, and reach with hands and arms for field-related activities.

Banda Group International, LLC (BGI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among out teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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