Engineering Technician I (Waste Operations)

Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Engineering Technician I (Waste Operations)

Organization: Waste Operations (51074511)

What You'll Do

Operates equipment including (forklifts, tow motors, trucks, etc.) in connection with assigned duties such as stacking and arranging material/waste, stocking and storing, loading and unloading of waste/material.

Works jointly with various organizations and groups in which you must be able to clearly and precisely communicate thoughts and ideas. Typical functions include:

Routinely works side by side with other Engineering Technicians, Material Handlers, and Management to safely complete daily assignments.

Performs a variety of duties in assisting technical and scientific personnel on various production support, research, and development projects.

Assists management in developing new and improved methods to increase safety and productivity.

Assists professional staff as required in the identification of problems and in establishing new and improved procedures and techniques.

Assists professional staff with the training of other Engineering Technicians as assigned.

Makes decisions based on knowledge and skill at the discretion of supervision. Typical functions include:

Produces legible, correct, and accurate records, inspections, and analysis.

Labels, packages, takes samples, and tracks Hazardous, Class I Non-regulated, Low-Level Radioactive, and Mixed Waste.

Operates and maintains equipment in strict accordance with procedures, manuals, and/or verbal directions.

Performs work with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duty under minimal supervision.

Prepares waste materials for off-site shipment.

Responsible for application of good judgment and skill in the performance of assigned tasks.

Precisely follows prescribed safety procedures in the handling of explosive, radioactive, toxic, flammable, or otherwise hazardous materials.

Operates and maintains Waste Operations facilities at the highest standards to ensure worker safety and environmental compliance. Typical functions include:

Keeps assigned work area in a safe and clean condition.

Ensures that operations are conducted according to all applicable environmental, safety, health, and management requirements.

Adheres to RCRA and DOT regulations concerning waste shipments, both on-site and off-site.

Ensures compliance of air emissions from each material waste treatment facility as indicated in the TCEQ issued Part B Permit.

Adheres to the waste storage requirements mandated in RCRA.

Makes observations and reports unusual occurrences or events that may affect safety, security, or quality.

Checks equipment for proper operation and condition, reporting defects or malfunctions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security

Top-notch, dedicated colleagues

Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization

Minimum Job Requirements

Must have relevant experience operating a forklift. This experience may be gained from one of the following sources:

Recent work experience, within the last five years, which included assignments involving forklift or other heavy equipment operations as a significant part of the job.

Successful completion, within the last two years, of the Amarillo College Forklift Training course or equivalent.

AND

Satisfactory completion of 12 semester hours of relevant college sciences including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or Hazardous Waste Management and 12 semester hours of relevant college math or computer applications or any combination of 21 semester hours of relevant college sciences and relevant math with a minimum of 3 semester hours of computer applications.

OR

Two years direct experience in Waste Operations as an Associate Waste Operations Technician (10N) OR five years direct waste experience including:

Determining proper labeling requirements upon issuing container for waste accumulation.

Determining proper packaging requirements upon issuing container for waste accumulation.

Managing waste in accordance with the TAC, RCRA, DOT, and DOE requirements.

Preparing inventories of waste/material.

Processing waste to meet Waste Acceptance Criteria.

Conducting waste site inspections.

Preparing waste/material for off-site shipment to include proper labels, markings, and shipping papers.

Handling weapon components for sanitization and disposal.

OR

Any combination of the above college credit courses and equivalent experience to equal four (4) years.

In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

Functional Requirements

Lifting or carrying {less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds (40)

Straight pulling or pushing (_1_hours/day)

Walking (_2_hours/day)

Standing (_4_hours/day)

Repeated bending at the waist

Repeated squatting

Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)

Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from the face)

Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)

Good hearing

No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse

Ability to use small tools

Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Environmental Factors

Constant noise (ex: running engines)

Impact noise (ex: air hammers)

Excessive heat

Excessive cold/chilling

Radiation exposure (plutonium, tritium, uranium)

Works on slippery or uneven walking surfaces

Works out of doors

Around moving vehicles

Prolonged or irregular hours

Explosives

Isolated work assignments

Why Pantex and Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.