RCRA Subject Matter Expert​/Inspector NWSS

RCRA Subject Matter Expert / Inspector 03912 NWSS

Pay Competitive

Employment type

Other

• Req#: bffc
  269265e0
• Location:
  Ft Wainwright, Alaska
• Title: RCRA Subject Matter Expert / Inspector
• 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.

POSITION PURPOSE: The RCRA Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Inspector interprets and applies knowledge of RCRA, TSCA, and other federal and state waste regulations, visually identifies and documents RCRA deficiencies at various installation waste accumulation points, assists and educates Installation Accumulation Area Managers (AAMs) in problem solving compliance issues and deficiencies, communicates with Supervisor and Program Managers on findings, program requirements, and improving the program.

Additionally, the RCRA SME – Inspector will often perform waste sampling and waste stream characterization using prior knowledge, lab results, and SDSs among other reference materials. The RCRA SME – Inspector will also often enter waste data into government computer systems including, but not limited to waste characterization data, tracking information, and inspection results.

This position will be primarily located on post nwright, Alaska, based out of the Hazardous Waste Consolidation Facility (HWCF). The SME – Inspector will be expected to travel via company provided vehicle to various waste accumulation points on Ft. Wainwright and as far as the remote training areas near Delta Junction, Alaska to perform duties.

This position will also assist in supervising technicians with waste processing, waste handling, waste pick-ups, and container deliveries as the workflow allows and based on HWCF needs. The role may occasionally supervise in the Site Supervisor’s absence. In line with North Wind’s safety culture, duties are performed in a manner consistent with OSHA, DOT, and RCRA regulations, North Wind Safety policies, and the project Accident Prevention Program (APP).

• Interpret, understand, and apply standards prescribed by RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, OSHA, Installation SPCC Plan, Installation Sampling and Analysis Plan, Installation Waste Management Plan, and other applicable references.
• Perform waste characterization sampling as required.
• Perform Waste Determinations and characterize wastes using prior knowledge, SDSs, and analytical results.
• Visually identify RCRA program deficiencies.
• Conduct periodic inspections at multiple waste accumulation areas on the installation and at remote training sites.
• Maintain records of inspection results and report findings to supervisor and/or client.
• Inspect containers and collection areas for regulatory compliance.
• Assist Accumulation Area Managers in problem solving and educate on improvements to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Spill response, remediation, and clean-up activities.
• Act in a QA/QC role providing oversight to waste processing steps performed by technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Data entry and recordkeeping using government systems ().
• Adherence to safety program requirements and company drug-free policy including a prohibition on cannabis usage.
• Provide excellent customer service and client relations; maintain professionalism at all times.
• Serve in QA/QC roles and perform QA/QC functions of waste processing, characterization, and storage activities performed by HWCF technicians.

• Communicate with Program Managers on program requirements including suggested areas for improvement.
• Accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
• Operate light and heavy vehicles and equipment (trucks, forklifts, plows, pumps, etc.).
• Spill response, remediation, and clean-up activities.
• Assist in general warehouse operations, labor, and housekeeping…