Waste Technician

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-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

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As a Waste Technician at BWXT Ordnance Tennessee in Jonesborough, Tennessee, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Environmental Health & Safety and will perform waste processing duties including but not limited to the packaging and disposal of radiological, hazardous, and various other industrial wastes. This position will be a night shift (2nd or 3rd) position.

Jonesborough, TN

• Perform waste processing and disposal of radiological, hazardous, and various other industrial wastes in compliance with all company, local, state, and federal regulations
• Assist in performing test analysis of waste and wastewater to assure compliance with all regulations
• Coordinate with Environmental Health & Safety, Waste, Operations, Programs and Engineering personnel to reduce waste streams, enhance industrial safety, improve ergonomic conditions, and mitigate risk.
• Promote and utilize As Low As Reasonably Acceptable (ALARA) principles
• Assist in conducting hazard analysis on existing and proposed processes and equipment and make recommendations for improvements
• Assist in the operation of wastewater and sewage treatment facilities for the disposal of process wastewater, sewage, and non-contact wastewater in compliance with all company local, state, and federal regulations
• Assist emergency response team as needed (i.e. environmental upset condition).
• Perform various spill prevention activities and other duties which may be assigned
• Shut down operations if immediate safety hazard is identified
• Engage in direct interactions with supervisors/managers and other employees as related to EHS and Waste matters

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• College/Advanced Courses in EHS or related field preferred
• Basic knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to industrial, radiation, waste, and environmental compliance
• Basic knowledge of math as required for assignment completion
• Basic computer literacy, including an understanding of word processors, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to learn manufacturing operations, their interactions and interdependencies
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel and work effectively in a team environment with all levels of individuals, internally and externally
• Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift and work weekends when required
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a…