Waste Management Specialist (3725)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Waste Management Specialist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct waste characterization activities, including sampling coordination, profile development, and verification of waste acceptance criteria (WAC) compliance for approved disposal facilities.
• Package, label, and prepare waste in accordance with DOE, EPA, DOT, and site-specific requirements, ensuring proper segregation, container selection, and contamination control.
• Prepare, review, and maintain waste documentation, including waste profiles, shipping papers, manifests, and associated records to support regulatory compliance and traceability.
• Coordinate and support waste shipments to approved disposal facilities.
• Interface with Waste Operations, Environmental Compliance, Radiological Control, Transportation, and Project Management personnel to support safe and compliant waste disposition activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements, including DOE Orders, 10 CFR, RCRA, TSCA, DOT, and site procedures.
• Participate in field walkdowns, job hazard analyses, and pre-job briefings to support safe work execution and ALARA principles.
• Identify and report waste-related issues, non-conformances, or regulatory concerns, and support corrective actions as required.
• Maintain accurate field records and support audits, assessments, and inspections related to waste management activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles and site-specific safety requirements.

Requirements

• Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a scientific discipline, or related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in waste management, environmental compliance, or waste transportation.
• At least one specialist must have proven experience and demonstrated proficiency in wastewater treatment and liquid waste management.
• Experience will include radioactive and hazardous waste characterization, packaging, storage, and disposition in accordance with RCRA, TSCA, DOE Order 435.1, and DOT regulations.
• The Waste Management Specialist(s) must coordinate with Y-12 waste generator organizations and personnel for the acceptance or rejection of waste streams

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)