Waste Management Specialist

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Interprets waste management and transportation rules, regulations and policies in the proper compliant management of facility waste, including low level and transuranic waste (TRU), hazardous waste.
• Teams and interfaces with treatment, storage, disposal, generators and/or other customers and regulators to resolved specific waste management related concerns.
• Reviews existing procedures and prepares revisions and checklist updates to incorporate regulatory requirements and changes as well as customer driven revisions.
• Serves as the primary Shipper / Broker for the Erwin ResinSolutions
• Responsible for all rad shipments and inspects incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Prepares containers for shipment including manifests, labeling, marking and inspection of packages and conducts receipt surveys and document review for incoming shipments.
• Coordinates shipments with generators, disposal sites and transportation.
• Works under general supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations (WAC, MTCA, RCRA, CERLA and TSCA)
• Organized and disciplined approach to documentation, development, maintenance and tracking of waste activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push up to 200 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
• Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to walk and bend/stoop
• Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Ability to see close and distance, basic colors and shades
• Ability to work inside an office and outside
• Ability to work alone and work with others; perform under deadline pressure
• Ability to drive a vehicle