Hazardous Materials Specialist - Shipper

Title Hazardous Materials Specialist
- Shipper

Position Number 41375

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E

Posted 08/06/2026

Closes 08/13/2026

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.

Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.

H2C is seeking a Hazardous Material Specialist
- Shipper to join the Waste Technical Services organization. The Hazardous Materials Specialist
- Shipper will provide characterization and program support for all radiological and non-radiological waste types (Low Level Waste, High Level Waste, Mixed Waste) with a focus on packaging and transportation. This position will provide broad-based technical and regulatory support for ongoing H2C waste management efforts and technical support for specific projects. The Hazardous Material Specialist
- Shipper will also perform calculations to support waste management, characterization, and transportation efforts and create and identify documentation to be revised based on the regulations, results of calculations and other efforts. Support effective implementation and regulatory compliance of waste management programs.

The Hazardous Material Specialist's
- Shipper duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Interface with regulators (EPA, DOE, DOT, Washington State).
• Leads other shippers in the completion of shipping paperwork, prepares shipping paperwork to ensure compliant shipments.
• Interface with H2C Solid Waste Engineering to resolve complex technical questions concerning transportation, packaging, shipping and procedures.
• Provide leadership and direction to personnel involved with all aspects of waste management, packaging, and transportation.
• Assure that packaging and shipment of all hazardous and radioactive materials are performed in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Evaluate complex hazardous materials packaging, transportation, handling and associated activities for compliance and acceptability.
• Develop, implement and coordinate programs and procedures for packaging, transport and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Perform Peer Verification on hazardous materials offered for shipment.
• Provide leadership and mentor less experienced shippers and facility personnel on packaging and shipment of hazardous materials.

Hazardous Materials Specialist
- Shipper responsibilities will also include:

• Shipment planning and forecasting.
• Project coordination.
• Schedule control and development.
• Project interfaces and project leadership.
• Shipment paperwork preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Grade 21:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a scientific discipline or a related field; and
• Twelve (12) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Experience with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
• Experience with application of Washington State, DOE and DOT regulations and requirements.
• Experience with completion of shipping paperwork to include uniform hazardous waste manifests, Nuclear Regulatory Commission 540/541 Forms
• Experience with on-site and off-site shipping at Hanford Tank Farms

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors.

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