Savannah River National Laboratory · 3 days ago
Radiological Waste Characterization Engineer
Aiken, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSavannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking to hire multiple Radiological Waste Characterization Engineers. The successful applicants will provide technical capability for established SRNL waste programs to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, orders, and laws and site procedures.
BiotechnologyGovernmentTest and Measurement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Evaluating potential impacts of regulatory changes on SRNL research and development and operations processes and providing recommendations to management
Defining the requirements for radioactive waste management programs, procedures, and training and qualification requirements
Providing technical expertise for the laboratory for disposal of all waste types (i.e., LLW, TRU Waste, and radioactive portion of PCB waste, Nano waste, Mixed Waste, and Mixed TRU Waste)
Developing radiological characterization plans for unique waste and waste streams (including calculations, sampling and analysis plans, certification or characterization plans, and work packages for processes and research and development initiatives)
Analyzing construction and special project plans for the creation of new waste streams; Performing periodic waste stream validations
The job function includes maintaining external associations such as technical committees, professional societies and licenses to remain current with waste management and other industry best practices, if applicable
Support programmatic and/or facility continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include pursuing implementation of Pollution Prevention / Waste Minimization objectives
Attend plan-of-the-day, plan-of-week, and project meetings as necessary to maintain awareness of facility activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Chemical or Nuclear Engineering degree preferred; other engineering disciplines acceptable; significant demonstrable experience performing rad waste calculations will be considered
Ability to walk down field or facility sites is also required
For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
Benefits
Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Plan
SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
Company
Savannah River National Laboratory
Savannah River National Laboratory is an applied research and development laboratory that offers experimental research services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandi Strickland
Human Resources Business Partner
Colin Sanders
Principal Talent Acquisition Partner
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