Job Description:

Aleut Federal, LLC


Job Category: Environmental
Requisition Number: RADIO001927

Posted: March 27, 2024
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Paducah, KY 42001, USA Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA

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About Aleut Federal:

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our Clients, the various branches of the federal government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

Position Overview:

Aleut Environmental Remediation is seeking a Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Shipper – Broker to join our team to support multiple projects nationwide. Perform Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Shipper - Broker job functions as assigned by supervision. Candidate may be assigned to travel to remote locations to support projects as part of an integrated project team and without direct supervision. Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions that are compliant with Aleut’s safety and quality programs. Must be able to perform field work in harsh conditions. Candidate may interface directly with clients while supporting multiple groups and projects. This position requires the ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS project locations; travel in excess of 50% is anticipated. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities in one or more of the following areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Developing waste characterization plans for various waste streams generated by decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities.
• Determining the appropriate receiving treatment and disposal facility for various waste streams.
• Developing waste profile data to support shipment and disposal of waste streams.
• Coordinating and performing vendor assessments of various hazardous and/or radioactive Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities utilized by Aleut projects.
• Providing guidance and instructions to field teams regarding sorting, segregation, size reduction, packaging, and securement of wastes generated from decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities.
• Completes shipping bills of lading and manifests including NRC Form 540/541 and Uniform Hazardous Waste manifests for radioactive, hazardous, or mixed waste shipments.
• Determine proper shipping name and appropriate packaging for shipments based on waste type and form.
• Developing waste and transportation plans.
• Determining and specifying marking and labeling of containers.
• Determining placarding requirements for conveyances.
• Coordinating receipt of wastes with treatment and disposal facilities, including providing shipment notification.
• Determining and qualifying transportation companies used for movement of wastes.
• Inspects conveyances to ensure compliance with DOT requirements.
• Interfaces with Radiation Safety Staff to obtain necessary radiological surveys of containers and conveyances.
• Providing DOT-function specific training to waste and project team members.
• Determining appropriate containers and coordinates container inspections and loading.
• Ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Requirements (FMCSR).
• Performing and documenting walkdowns of loaded conveyances prior to departure.
• Ensuring drivers are briefed and equipped with the necessary paperwork prior to departure.
• Maintaining all shipping and waste disposal documentation as quality records.
• Identifying prohibited items in waste streams that require segregation and special handling.
• Implementing site procedures and plans for all facets of waste disposition.
• Data entry and other job relates duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality work
• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree preferred
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience as a waste shipper or broker for hazardous or radioactive materials.
• Ability to travel on short and long-term assignments, in excess of 50% of the time. Travel is scheduled and coordinated in advance.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental rules/regulations is preferred.
• Good written and oral communications skills with the ability with clients and team members.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in remote locations without direct supervision.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and current annual 8-hour refresher. Aleut will offer training to employee pre-employment, if required.
• Advanced training in DOT/IATA requirements for air, highway, and rail shipments of hazardous materials required.
• Ability to complete and demonstrate competency in Aleut provided safety training programs (e.g., radiation safety, asbestos, PCB, RCRA/hazardous wastes, DOT/IATA, FA/CPR).
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions, procedures, and requirements.
• Willingness to work in field conditions in adverse weather conditions.
• Basic computer proficiency and literacy, including use of the MS Office suite of applications, to generate reports, spreadsheets, and data.
• Proficiency in transportation management software (e.g., LowTrack)
• Possession of a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to travel by air or automobile for long durations.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical including pulmonary function test for respirator use.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and routine drug and alcohol screening required for accessing federal facilities.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check which includes up to a 10-year employment verification, DMV records search, criminal records search, and verification of education and certifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q or L security clearance.

Level Determination:

Specialist Levels (I, II, or III) is based on the Candidates experience and education. Levels are generally determined as follows. NOTE: management will use this as guidance for entry and promotions, however, may also factor in other factors such as certifications, performance, safety, and quality of work into promotional considerations. An Associates degree may substitute up to 1 year of experience. A Bachelors degree may substitute up to 2 years of experience.

• Level I – 0 to 3 years of experience and basic knowledge in the areas of expertise.
• Level II – 3 to 10 years of experience and general knowledge in the areas of expertise.
• Level III – 10+ years of experience and advanced knowledge in the areas of expertise.

Supervision Exercised:

Level II and Level III Shipper - Brokers may supervise less qualified or experienced staff when multi-person teams are deployed to assignments in remote locations that do not have dedicated onsite Supervisors and Managers. Supervision duties will be provided by management prior to the field assignment so expectations, responsibilities, accountabilities, and authorities are clearly understood and accepted by team members.

Working and Physical Conditions:

Tasks may require the Candidate to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Meet site-specific fit for duty physical requirements, as well as obtain any additional regulatory medical clearances (i.e. HAZWOPER) as required to support projects.

Work may take place in multiple locations, including job sites undergoing remediation, demolition projects, operating facilities, and remote outdoor locations. Potential for exposure to hazardous substances and environments (e.g., radioactive materials, chemicals, biota, vegetation, water, temperature extremes, weather, slip-trip-fall hazards, heavy equipment, electricity and hazardous energy, falling objects, hand and power tools, and heavy equipment). Aleut Federal maintains a comprehensive safety management program to mitigate these hazards in order to maintain a safe, Zero Incidents, working environment.

Candidate must possess the physical ability to perform light to moderate work – lifting, lowering, and carrying up to 50 pounds (lifting more than 50 pounds requires usage of a two person “buddy system”), walking, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and manipulating containers. Ability to walk long distances on rough terrain, up and down slopes, while carrying equipment, in order to reach the work location.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

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