Physics World · 22 hours ago
Hazardous Material Packaging and Transportation Associate - Active Security Clearance Required
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$125K/yr - $153K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to advancing science and technology for national security and global stability. The Hazardous Material Packaging and Transportation Associate will coordinate the packaging, shipping, and transport of hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with regulations while providing technical support for various projects.
Publishing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Interpret and execute State and Federal regulations [e.g., Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Energy (DOE), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)] as they apply to the packaging, shipping and transportation of hazardous, biological, radioactive, and classified materials/parts
Complete preparation of material/part shipments by analyzing and interpreting complex chemical and radiological data to make an initial determination of DOT classification for hazardous materials (e.g., chemical, biological and radioactive)
Prepare and process documentation to meet all types of transportation requirements including manifests, classified material receipts, federal carrier notifications, state notifications, and California Highway Patrol notifications (as necessary)
Track HazMat shipments via Fed EX-approved SenseAware GPS monitoring system
Perform Material Balance Area and Materials Accountability and Control duties and responsibilities as required, specifically controlled materials and sealed source inventories, tracking, transfer paperwork, and source integrity measurements
Develop, review, and maintain procedures and training associated with packaging, shipping and transportation activities
Facilitate HAZMAT shipments with Vaults and Transportation Group and Traffic Office, including working in ShipIT and SOARS portal
Arrange and facilitate dosimetry at offsite locations for all GS and training exercise participants
Provide advanced technical shipping support for all types of HAZMAT generated at LLNL and maintain packaging/shipping schedules to meet important performance and regulatory requirements
Procurement and receiving of new radioactive sources, both via commercial vendors and custom fabrication through collaboration with GS programs
Event tracking, coordination, and reporting (including maintaining records for future audits)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire
Bachelor's degree in hazardous materials management and waste technologist, radiation protection, chemistry, materials science, or environmental science or technology or Associate's degree that contains significant science and math coursework, or a Certification in Hazardous Materials, Radiation Protection or related field or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced knowledge of State and Federal regulations as they apply to classified and/or hazardous, explosive, and radioactive materials packaging, shipping, and carrier operations with experience in their application (e.g., BOLs, Dangerous Goods declarations, CDL regulations)
Advanced understanding of proper labeling, placarding, and packaging of hazardous materials along with proper load segregation and securement
Advanced experience applying DOT classification to materials
Advanced understanding of Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements, MC&A procedures and standards and techniques and how to apply them to the packaging, shipment and transport of controlled materials
Advanced organization skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through
Ability to successfully complete and maintain all Federal, State, LLNL and DOT training requirements
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)
Company
Physics World
Physics World is print and digital science magazine that features the latest interviews, information, and news from the physics world.
Founded in 1988
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