Regulatory Compliance Environmental Professional 4

Company: N3B Los Alamos, LLC
Location: Los Alamos
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Company Profile:Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $1.38 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions. N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.Position Location:This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com's Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos' presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that's a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.Position Summary:This position serves as a Regulatory Compliance ER Environmental Protection advisor for clean-up operations of MDAs and Aggregate Areas. Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, conducting environmental protection assessments to evaluate contaminated sites, analyzing and recommending technical solutions, and assisting in the development of waste management strategies and/or removal strategies.The Environmental Professional will provide environmental protection support and work with management and staff throughout the Regulatory Compliance organization to solve environmental compliance issues. Oversees and develops processes necessary for ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirementsThis position reports to the Regulatory Compliance Manager. Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Providing environmental protection technical guidance to ER operations on environmental remediation problems and issues
• Conducting environmental protection assessments/walk downs of contaminated sites to determine the scope, constituent content, and physical parameters of the pollutants
• Recommending the most feasible, cost effective, and timely methodology available for remedial action in keeping with environmental protection and regulatory requirements
• Conducting investigations of the site to determine the extent of contamination, defining the alternatives that can be employed to complete the cleanup and insuring that the work will be in accordance with all federal and state regulatory requirements and within the N3B's environmental policy
• Understanding the technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and how they impact each clean-up operation at ER sites.
• Understanding and adhering to all regulatory guidance and governance specific to environmental protection and remediation
• Monitoring and reviewing the environmental protection performance of subcontractor in the areas of work planning, work execution, installation, inspections, material control, and other areas of their work to confirm that they are performing in accordance with regulatory regulations.
• Advising and consulting with all levels of staff throughout the ER organization in identifying, resolving, and developing solutions to environmental-related problems.Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
  • Ability to develop strategies and specifications for the isolation and/or removal of hazardous waste contaminants or the resulting materials contaminated by them
  • Advanced working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental and related health legislation and regulations including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), and Clean Air and Water acts
  • Knowledge of and experienced with environmental protection principles
  • Ability to communicate major elements of environmental protection and remediation to both technical and non-technical personnel
  • Ability to prepare, review and present environmental protection reports
  • Proven customer service and communication skills sufficient to partner with the ER organization to implement sound environmental protection practices
  • Ability to conduct research, investigate alternative solutions, and recommend solutions on problems affecting environmental protection
  • Ability to become or be CISEC certified.Education and Experience Required:Associates degree or 9 years' relative experience. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.Waste Management Coordinator (WMC) experience desired.Radiological and Hazardous Waste Management experience is desiredEmployee Referral Eligibility: This position (is/is not) eligible for N3B's employee referral program. Mission Critical Position: Yes No Hard To Fill: Yes No Business Associations: Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.Impact: Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amount resources.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Physical requirements conducive to a normal office environment. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. May spend time in the field gathering data and monitoring environmental conditions firsthand. Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.Safety, Security, and Quality:While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Environmental Professional will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. .Diversity & Inclusiveness: N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
    
    

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