Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Title: Waste Management Coordinator
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

Job Title: Waste Management Coordinator
Functional Department: Operations
Company: NWSS
Reports To (Position Title): Project Manager ** _

POSITION PURPOSE:_**
The Waste Management Coordinator (WMC) provides front-line subject matter expertise in waste operations. As a WMC, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing a turnkey customer focused approach to waste management to include collection of waste characterization samples, characterization sample planning, packaging, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, and other types of solid and liquid waste, including other waste streams such as New Mexico Special Waste, universal waste, PCB waste and radioactive waste.
Through specialized skills, knowledge and understanding of waste operations, WMCs provide cradle to grave operational control and oversight that ensures compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Energy (DOE) 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. ** _

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** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Observe loading of waste material.
• Provide waste packaging support to field personnel.
• Coordinate with personnel and subcontractors for container delivery, container retrieval from storage, container weights, etc.
• Work with on-site client Waste Management Coordinators for re-packaging or over-packing containers that are found to be unsuitable for shipment.
• Coordinate with on-site client Waste Management Coordinators to schedule container movements and shipments.
• Perform Pre-Service inspections on new and used containers and document inspections in accordance with applicable site procedures.
• Assist in development of work control packages and job hazard analyses.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:_** **

Education and Experience:**

• At least 5 years' of equivalent work experience, OR
• A combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

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Skills and Abilities:**

• Ability to work within established policies and procedures.
• Understanding of work hazards, safety practices, waste characteristics, waste (chemical) compatibility and treatment processes and nuclear facility operations.
• Willingness to handle and package solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes.
• Experience working in a quality-oriented environment requiring a high degree of attention to detail.
• Experience working in a team environment with a strong safety culture.
• Expert knowledge in management of radioactive and hazardous materials in accordance with Federal, State, and Local requirements (e.g. DOE O 435.1)
• Comprehensive knowledge of hazardous and radiological waste characterization, generation, and packaging.
• Knowledge of transportation and disposal of LLW, MLLW and hazardous materials/waste.
• Possess a combination of strong leadership skills, in managing all aspects of waste management and transportation services including personnel and equipment, as well as regulatory and contractual aspects.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

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Special Requirements:**

• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential card.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance.
• Must be able to be escorted by a DOE Q-cleared escort and work at a DOE facility.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:_
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb and talk or hear. The employee is often required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds as required. ** _

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:_**
The work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions (heat and cold) while outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is normally mild to moderate. The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, machinery, and vehicles carrying waste/hazmat material. The employee must be able to stand for long periods and walk across uneven terrain.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment. **
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Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.