Waste Management Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2755, Orange Street, Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87544, United States
About the Role
The Waste Management Manager serves as a critical component of the Tech2 Solutions (Tetra Tech-Sealaska Joint Venture) Project Team supporting the N3B Los Alamos LLC team. This position is dedicated to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC) at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
The role focuses on the comprehensive management of waste activities associated with groundwater sampling, surface water monitoring, drilling, and well rehabilitation. You will oversee the identification, characterization, collection, storage, packaging, and disposal of waste streams, ensuring strict adherence to environmental regulations and project goals.
Day in the Life
Your work involves a dynamic blend of field oversight and data management. You will update purge water and poly water storage tank inventories on a daily basis, preparing detailed reports and preliminary waste determinations for final disposition. A significant portion of your time will be spent interfacing with internal project personnel to review chemical hazards, determine appropriate characterization strategies, and ensure waste segregation protocols are in place before waste generation begins.
You will manage the equipment required for waste storage, assisting with the procurement and distribution of frac tanks, poly tanks, drums, and totes. Additionally, you will provide guidance on compliance for various waste streams, including New Mexico Special Waste, RCRA waste, Radioactive waste, and TSCA waste. Your responsibilities include planning and executing characterization sampling, performing site inspections and audits, and administering internal and external regulatory audits.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this position must be able to obtain a federal security clearance. The interview process will evaluate technical proficiency in waste management regulations and the ability to communicate complex environmental data to diverse audiences.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2755, Orange Street, Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87544, United States
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop internal waste management procedures to ensure RCRA and Permit compliance
- check_circlePlan and execute waste characterization sampling and documentation
- check_circleAdminister internal audits and support external regulatory audits
- check_circleManage equipment procurement and distribution for waste storage including tanks and drums
- check_circleUpdate purge water and poly water storage tank inventories on a daily basis
- check_circlePerform waste site inspections, audits, and assessments of drilling operations
- check_circleInterface with client Waste Management Team and enter data into tracking systems
- check_circleProvide training to staff regarding RCRA, Permit, and hazardous waste requirements
Requirements
- verifiedBS in engineering or environmental science (or high school diploma with experience)
- verified5-8 years environmental waste management experience
- verifiedAbility to obtain federal security clearance
- verifiedWorking knowledge of DOE waste management software (WCATS or IWTS)
- verifiedWorking knowledge of radioactive, hazardous, RCRA, EPA, DOT, and DOE regulations
Nice to Have
5-8 years of environmental waste management experience. Working knowledge of existing DOE waste management software, preferably WCATS or IWTS.
