Hazardous Waste Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex
! This position is full‑time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

• Provide hands‑on support cleaning lithium parts inside an inert glove box using hand‑held power sanding tools that abrasively remove the surface layer of oxides, markings, and contaminants.
• Conduct rough sanding, debris removal and wiping of parts per applicable procedures and/or work instructions.
• Collect and enter data in logbooks or Excel spreadsheets. They will maintain a high standard for safety and housekeeping.
• Operate the wet chemical purification system involving dissolution of materials in water, transfers of solutions, and operation of pumps.
• Read and follow procedures, schedule procedural steps, move and open containers, bags and debags parts; use abrasive cleaning equipment, wipe parts.
• Stage parts for sampling, collect and enter data.
• Operate equipment in a glovebox and train on the equipment.
• Support could include document creation/modification and other administrative activities.
• Operate equipment in glove boxes, hazardous and radioactive materials is preferred.
• Familiar with principles of chemical laboratory safety and operation are also preferred.
• Must be willing to work with beryllium and radiological hazards.

• Education & Years of Experience – High School Diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government‑issued clearance.
• Familiarity with principles of chemical laboratory safety and operation.
• Must be willing to work with beryllium and radiological hazards.

• Experience operating equipment in glove boxes, hazardous and radioactive materials is preferred.
• Familiarity with principles of chemical laboratory safety and operation are also preferred.

The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation’s only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov).

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award‑winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi‑disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in‑office.
• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non‑profit organizations.

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education
, qualifications
, and relevant years of experience
. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note:

With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.