Waste Management Technician

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Waste Management Technician within the Environment, Health, and Safety division.

This position reports directly to a manager in the Environment, Waste and Radiation Protection (EWRP) Department in the Waste Operations Team.

Responsible for both routine and non-routine processing of hazardous, radioactive and mixed waste at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Hazardous Waste Handling Facility (HWHF). Applying basic EH&S principles, works with general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. Task completions are generally reviewed by supervisor or work lead. Makes limited decisions and solves basic EH&S problems with supervisor's input.

Contact outside of the immediate work unit is limited to routine EH&S matters.

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You will:

• Perform a wide range of routine and non-routine processes based on WMG procedures including; waste receipt/collection, transportation, storage, labeling, treatment, consolidating, inspecting, compacting, sampling, and packaging to facilitate offsite shipment of hazardous and mixed wastes.
• Utilize waste requisition and other tracking systems; obtains representative samples of wastes; packages and lab-packs wastes.
• Assist in completing hazardous waste profiles, manifests, and shipping documents, and maintains waste processing records.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly, etc. inspections of the facility, including vehicles, associated waste handling and safety equipment, and waste containers.
• Assist in waste minimization efforts by doing the following: optimizing consolidation of bulk wastes and lab packs, segregating non-hazardous and non-radioactive wastes, identifying recyclable materials, and recommending additional minimization measures.
• Process and prepare packages and documents for special wastes, such as asbestos, contaminated soil, and recyclable materials.
• Oversee and assist waste processing contractors and transporters by following well defined procedures and checklists.
• Assist in the development manifests and other shipping documents.
• Contribute to the development of operations-related waste management procedures.
• Assist with maintaining material (waste) and supply inventory in an organized, clean and safe configuration.
• Evaluate and implements all required safety practices including; surveys, contamination control, dosimetry, posting/labeling, training, and associated documentation.
• Use data management systems to review, update, and document waste inventories.
• Assist with hazardous/radioactive material spill response.
• Assist in inspecting and maintaining HWHF, vehicles, and equipment such as emergency showers, eye washes, spill kits, first aid kits, etc.
• Maintain all Part B Permit, and position required training up to date.
• Conduct work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactive) and generate associated documents, reports and audits in support of assigned area(s).
• Provide basic support during preparation, packaging, and shipment/transfer of hazardous materials.
• Report processing and work order accomplishments, contractor activities, nonconformances, equipment and supply needs.

Requirements:

Level 2:

• Two years of related work experience in Waste Management or similar field, e.g., Environmental Restoration or a combination of education and experience in which technical knowledge and principles.
• Education, or combination of education and experience, in which advanced technical concepts and principles are acquired.
• Good written, oral communication, mathematical, and computer skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of diverse individuals.

Level 3:

• Five years of related work experience in Waste Management or a similar field, such as Environmental, Restoration, or a combination of education and experience in which technical knowledge and principles are acquired.
• Education, or a combination of education and experience, in which advanced technical concepts and principles are acquired.
• Demonstrated experience exercising judgment and initiative within defined procedures and practices and with supervisor oversight to determine appropriate EH&S action and work methods.
• Advanced knowledge of waste management procedures and practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform physical requirements of the position including: approx. 2 hours per day sitting, approx. 4 hours per day of standing and/or walking. Some duties of this position require up to 1 hour per day of the following types of hand use: fine manipulation, keyboard/mouse use, simple and/or power grasping. Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
  
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