Careers | Waste Control Specialists

Waste Control Specialists is proud to work alongside the Andrews Chamber of Commerce and other community groups in ensuring Andrews citizens and WCS employees enjoy a high quality of life.

Company Benefits:

Ten paid holidays per year
17 to 22 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health & Dental Plan (PPO)
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Group Term Life Insurance
Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Current Job Openings

Project Manager

Date posted: March 28, 2023

Department: Field Services
Reports To: SPM-Planning & Development
Location: Customer Site-Vermont Yankee

Summary
The Project Manager is accountable for serving as the primary resource for implementing project planning, cost and schedule control methods, procedures, and systems for the Vermont-Yankee project for WCS. The areas of project controls include the disciplines of cost control, schedule control, change management, and progress and performance reporting. The Projects Manager is accountable for developing and sustaining a strong safety culture within the contractor and vendor groups in compliance with company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead major site construction projects through the effective execution of project management principles including cost controls, schedule controls, change management, and progress and performance reporting including quality control.
Induct, orient, lead, and hold contractors and vendors accountable to WCS safety standards.
Review proposed contracts for technical terms.
Lead the design, engineering, planning, scheduling, and procurement processes associated with initiating site projects.
Develop work breakdown structures for projects, budget, and schedule baselines, prepare owners scope estimates, and review capital cost estimates.
Manage the project to reduce the number of supplementary requests and increase business value received from projects.
Develop/coordinate design quantities for incorporation into requests for proposal.
Continued development of WCS policies and procedures related to project management. Transfer learnings from the project implementation into the improvement of those policies and procedures.
Review project contractor and vendor invoices to ensure alignment and delivery of contracts.
Perform quality reviews on project reports prepared by external parties and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor and manage project risks and communicate with site leadership to allocate resources to mitigate when possible.
Optimize resource management.
Contract management and administration.
Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports regarding project completion and cost forecasts.
Between construction projects facilitate equipment and operational studies with outside consulting firms and be the liaison to WCS team members.
Interpret, consult and apply WCS permits and licenses and services.
Interpret, consult and apply local, state, and federal regulations regarding principles and practices of NRC, DOT, RCRA, and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Conduct site inspections, monitoring, and data management for regulatory and environmental compliance projects in accordance with applicable regulations.
Prepare regulatory reports, correspondence, characterization assessments and remediation plans
Conduct and represent WCS at meetings with clients and subcontractors.
Market and cross-sell additional services to clients as needs are identified.
Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY:
Very High Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet software, information systems tools, and inventory software.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents;
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints;
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style;
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors;
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory;
Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems;
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Qualifications
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to work in a general office environment and travel is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level when visiting the worksite is usually loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. Work is conducted outdoors in hot, cold, windy, rainy, and snowy weather. Occasional exposure to heavy equipment noise.

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Facility Support Worker

Date posted: March 28, 2023

Department: Operations Support
Reports To: Facility Manager
Location: Andrews Worksite Facility

Summary
This position is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, parking lots, and other common buildings/areas. Reports to the Facility Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Remove trash and other debris from outdoor areas
Weed eating, mowing, brush removal
Operation of streetsweeper, weed eater, brush hog, mower, forklift, other equipment as assigned
General cleanup of common areas, painting minor repairs
Inspect general areas for cleanliness, weed/brush control, gardening, other duties as assigned
Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.

Education and/or Experience
Experience with similar duties is preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Abilities
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Abilities
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to complete computer based training modules, and check and respond to company emails.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level is usually loud.

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Concrete Precast Facility Operator

Date posted: March 23, 2023

Department: Operations-CPF
Reports to: CPF Manager
Location: Andrews Worksite Facility

Summary
Assist the Concrete Precast Facility Manager in the construction of a verity of Modular Concrete Canisters (MCC), erection, repair and modification of precast concrete structures; work with wood, metal and/or concrete materials using a variety of hand and power tools. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Preparing the worksite, assembling concrete forms.
Bending, forming, tying and installing rebar as illustrated in plans or as directed by Manager.
Align and brace portions of project assembly, use tape measure or laser sights.
Installs outside and inside wall panels using physical strength or if necessary pneumatic hoist, insert pins or wall ties.
Patch holes, cracks and joints in assembled sections using mortar and trowel, or necessary tools.
Fill forms or panels with concrete and vibrate, screed, trowel, or prepare surface, to ensure proper concrete settling and surfacing or as described in specifications.
Work in all types of weather conditions and in all types of environmental conditions such as dirt, mud, and concrete.
Loads and unloads transport trucks.
General labor including; housekeeping, general maintenance, and assisting other departments as required;
Performs Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operations.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two (2) years of heavy equipment preferred but not required.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations and to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and Inventory software

Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, interpret requirements, take dictation and transcribe highly technical information, mentor co-workers, coordinate interdepartmental activities as a team player, follow complex instructions, type at a minimum speed of 50 WPM, utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook software programs and operate imaging scanning equipment. Must have knowledge of conventional administrative practices. Must possess strong organizational skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills including composition and grammar.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell. The employee may be required to wear respiratory protection and personal protective equipment including hand, foot and body. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient strength and stamina to perform a variety of heavy construction-related tasks including use of hand tools; foot, hand and eye coordination sufficient to perform duties; and natural balance sufficient for standing on high ladders and scaffolding.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and hot and cold weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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Administrative Assistant/HR/Payroll Support

Date posted: March 2, 2023

Reports To: Human Resources Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Location: Dallas, TX

Summary
The Administrative Assistant will provide intermediate level administrative and clerical tasks related to staff support to the general organizational operations. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager, and supports the WCS offices. This position provides all necessary organizational support and is responsible for a variety of tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administrative support for WCS Dallas, Worksite, and remote department managers/leaders.
Office event coordination and scheduling.
Greet and direct office visitors, answer main telephone system, respond to direct requests for information and/or forward messages to the appropriate staff.
Maintain Fed-Ex, UPS, and Staples accounts.
General office duties such as typing, faxing, filing, copying, flow of correspondence, etc.
Ordering supplies, business cards, and name plates as needed.
Ordering, stocking and maintaining the kitchen supplies and supply room as necessary.
Coordinate materials for meetings and other activities of the organization.
Provide meeting support, as needed (e.g., scheduling conference rooms, coordinating food, logistics, scheduling car arrangements/travel).
Respond to staff requests for administrative support, as needed.
Schedule interviews with candidates coordinating with WCS department managers and their schedules.
Assist human resources with payroll changes in the ADP system; as well as processing payroll in coordination and supervision from the HR Generalist.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), some college preferred. Minimum of two consecutive years office administrative support and payroll experience preferred.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to excel at details, multi-tasking and working under deadlines required. Must have experience and skilled in the use of software programs including Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Power Point software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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Sr. Radiation Safety Technician

Date posted: Jan 9th, 2023

Department: Radiation Safety Department
Reports To: Radiation Safety Supervisor
Location: Andrews, Tx Site Facility

Summary
The Sr. Radiation Safety Technician (RST) performs work in the specialized field of Radiation Safety. Works under the general supervision of the Radiation Safety Supervisor. Will perform all Sr. RST tasks, including but not limited to: count room operations involving smear and air sampling analysis for gross counts, daily source and response checks of hand held instruments, airborne radiological sampling, work coverage contamination and radiation surveys, and documentation for contaminated individual surveys, job coverage for High Radiation Areas, High Contamination Areas, & Airborne Radioactivity Areas, Radiological Emergency Response as the Radiological Lead. On the job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory and/or administrative limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Monitors and evaluates radiation levels in the environment and workplace to determine the types of potential radiation hazards and maintains ALARA.
Performs radiation surveys by collecting and processing samples of air, soil, water, vegetation, and other environmental media to determine concentration of radioactivity for the purpose of ALARA and ensuring compliance with regulatory thresholds.
Recommends to qualified radiation workers the appropriate monitoring devices, protective equipment, and stay time when working in restricted areas.
Collects and analyzes personnel monitoring equipment (i.e., film badges and pocket dosimeters) and radiation recording instruments for inclusion in reports, as needed.
Issues, collects, and ships bioassay kits to offsite laboratory for analysis.
Performs smear surveys of suspected contaminated area by wiping floor and general areas with smear and counting smear with field instrument and/or count room instrument to obtain contamination counts.
Operate and maintain field and radiological count room instrumentation as directed.
Inform supervisors when individual exposures and area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.
Recommends work stoppage in unsafe areas, posts warning signs, and ropes off contained areas.
Calculates amount of time personnel may be exposed safely to radiation in restricted areas; taking into account, contamination counts and health physicist’s determination concerning exposure limits of personnel.
Instructs personnel in radiation safety procedures and demonstrates use of protective clothing and equipment.
Monitors time and intensity of exposure of personnel working in radiation waste disposal areas.
Inspects shipments for contamination and tags shipments in which radiation count exceeds specifications.
Logs data such as status of areas being decontaminated, rate of radiation exposure to personnel, and location and intensity of radioactivity in contaminated areas.
Tests detection instruments against standards to ensure their accuracy.
Recommends and directs decontamination processes and procedures when occurring in the field.
Assist in ensuring the company’s radiation protection standards are in accordance with federal, state, and industry programs, including maintaining records and data as directed and required.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Certifications
NRRPT certification is preferred, but it is not required upon hire.

Education and/or Experience
Associates degree in Health Physics/Radiation Safety Technology, Physical Science, or a related technical field, or a minimum of sixty (60) hours of related study and five (5) years of experience in the field of Health Physics/Radiation Protection, or combination of education and experience, per the discretion of the hiring manager.

Language Skills
Ability to read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situation to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Waste Acceptance Specialist

Department: Waste Acceptance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Andrews, TX Facility Worksite

Summary
This position is responsible for document review of all incoming and outgoing licensed hazardous and non-hazardous waste received by the facility to ensure compliance with DOT, IATA and NRC requirements. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Daily review of all shipping paperwork to ensure compliance with DOT, IATA and NRC requirements for safe transport of all waste in certified containers.
Assists Customer Service representatives in resolving discrepancies and inadequacies.
Acts as mediator and facilitator between customers and inventory shipments.
Plans activities relating to the characterization and transportation of radioactive/mixed waste and hazardous/non-hazardous waste to and from the facility.
Conducts a weekly review of scheduled loads.
Maintains an accurate inventory of on-site waste.
Ensures inventory stays in compliance with all federal and state permits, licenses, and regulations. Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.S) preferred, two years environmental waste experience a plus. or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully. An individual should have knowledge of Development software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge or ability in the following areas; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA); Department of Transportation(DOT); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ); Texas Administration Code(TAC); Understanding of Federal, State and Facility policies and regulations.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Janitor

Department: Operations Support
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Andrews, Texas Facility

Summary
This position is responsible for performing all necessary daily janitorial tasks as required at TSDF and LLRW facilities. Will report to Janitorial Supervisor.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms daily using established practices and procedure. Includes toilets, urinals, sinks, fixtures, floors, lockers etc.
Clean , dust, and wipe furniture daily; sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum floors daily and general spot cleaning; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers daily; refill restroom dispensers as needed.
Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, and
Shampoo carpets as needed.
Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds.
Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and paper goods.
Must pay attention to detail, must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Perform related duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities
The job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of cleaning solutions and janitorial equipment, ability to bend, stoop, and reach. Must work with and around chemical cleaning compounds, and operate powered equipment normally found in janitorial operations. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred but not required.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties to this job the employee may occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals and low level noise exposure from cleaning equipment.

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Sr. Health Physicist

Date Posted: January 27th, 2022

Department: Radiation Safety
FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary
To provide health physics (HP) support to assigned facilities, HP consultative advice to line and facility management, HP technical support, developing and implementing elements of the Radiation Protection Program Compliance Program.

Duties may include but are not limited to:
Providing HP/Radiation Safety (RS) program management and oversight:

Preparing, reviewing and revising radiation protection manual procedures.
Establishing, implementing and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics.
Monitoring RS related non-conformances and corrective actions.
Performing RS compliance inspections.
Preparing or participating in annual RS program compliance reviews.
Development and implementation of RS controls, processes and procedures.
Project specific dose assessments.
ALARA assessment and reviews.
Preparation, review and/or approval of radiological work plans/procedures.
Post-work ALARA reviews.
Response and investigation of unplanned event investigations.

Technical HP/RS services for assigned facilities and projects:

Review and approval of the selection and procurement of radiation and contamination measuring and monitoring equipment.
Oversight of site processes for the calibration of RP instrumentation.
In-field gamma spectroscopy.
Oversight of decontamination methods and techniques.
Planning, execution, and documentation of scoping, characterization, and release radiological surveys.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge of recommendations and guidelines of radiological protection standards.
Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment, and techniques used both in theory and practice.
Use of Microsoft computer software, knowledge, and use of databases.
Knowledge in the use of modeling tools such as MicroShield, Skyshine, RESRAD, CAP88, Hotspot Scale, and MCNP.
Written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet objectives and targets.
Ability to make decisions based on established requirements, procedures, and practices.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors in Health Physics or related field from a university of recognized standing. Masters in Health Physics or related.
Certification as a Certified Health Physicist preferred, but not required.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and Microsoft Access.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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Operator

Date Posted: February 10, 2021

Reports To: Operations Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Location: Andrews, Texas Worksite Facility

Summary
Performs work in specialized field of Heavy Equipment Operator or Waste Processing for Facility. Works under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conveys materials and items from receiving and/or production areas to storage and/or to other designated areas.
May operate stabilization treatment system, process equipment, compactors and conveyor, pumps, valves and control boards.
May operate and maintain process equipment to include sorters, blaster, separators, compactors and mixers.
Handles and manages containers in compliance with regulations.
May prepare records for tracking the movement and location of waste to and from the stabilization system.
May collects samples of waste from containers and the stabilization tank system.
Recognizes container leakage and/or damage.
Collects and manages all spills of waste in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan.
Operates roll-off bin truck.
Performs preventative pre-op checks and maintenance for process equipment.
Loads and unloads transport trucks;
Performs disposal crew duties such as, mixing waste using a track hoe and prentice arm machinery;
Ability to operate power industrial trucks, roll-off bin truck, hand trucks, and power jacks;
Transports waste containers to site locations using various transport equipment including trucks, forklifts or a container stacker.
May prepare tracking records for the movement of waste on the site.
General labor including; housekeeping, general maintenance, and assisting other departments as required.
Works closely with other Operators, which may also include training.
Treats and disposes of hazardous/low level radioactive waste.
May perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operations;
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal and other team member errors.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to five (1-5+) year(s) of heavy equipment and/or radiation waste experience required, preferably in specialized field at WCS or equivalent facility. Must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience using cranes and heavy equipment. NCCCO certification preferred, but not required.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software and Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities
Must pass mechanical aptitude test in math/science and meet physical requirements.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient strength and stamina to perform a variety of heavy construction-related tasks including use of hand tools; foot, hand and eye coordination sufficient to perform duties; and natural balance sufficient to perform duties; and natural balance sufficient for standing on high ladders and scaffolding. Must be physically fit and pass fitness requirements for Respirator and HAZWOPER. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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