Waste Services Representative (WSR)

Requisition Id 12817 

Overview: 

We are seeking a Waste Services Representative (WSR) who will work closely with the waste generating organization and is responsible for providing technically defensible RCRA hazardous waste characterization documentation to support the safe and compliant disposition of ORNL generated wastes in ORNL facilities pertaining to the Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD).  This position resides in the Customer Interface group in the Transportation and Waste Management Division (TWMD) in the Environmental, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) Directorate at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Assist generators in the development of technically sound waste characterization documentation (chemical, physical, and biological properties) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and ORNL waste management procedures.
• Request sampling and analysis when process knowledge is insufficient to characterize the waste.  Review and interpret analytical results to properly characterize the waste.
• Assist generators in the identification of acceptable waste packaging in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., Department of Transportation requirements) and the waste acceptance criteria of the waste disposition endpoint.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS in engineering or science with a minimum of five years of relevant waste management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in RCRA hazardous waste categorization, classification, characterization, and certification, preferably at a DOE facility.
• ORNL experience, including operational experience about typical ORNL waste streams and associated waste management challenges, is strongly desired.
• Familiar with the requirements for packaging and shipping hazardous waste to various waste management disposal facilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory 
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

Special Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

Visa Sponsorship (TP01, TP02, TN, AN):

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

HSPD-12 badge: 

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 badge.  

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.