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:

Medical (100% company paid)
Short-term Disability (100% company paid)
Long-term Disability (100% company paid)
Group Term Life (1x annual salary-100% company paid)
Teledoc (video call with physician)
Dental (100% company paid)
Flexible Spending Account
RX Discounts ($8/$15/$30 max out of pocket)
401k Company Match (up to 3%)
Company-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Recognition Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program (Degree/Higher Learning)
Employee Assistance Program (100% company paid

Current Job Openings

Junior Shipping, Packaging, and Logistics Specialist

Date posted: July 9th, 2024

Department: Field Services
Reports To: WCS Project Manager
Location: Remote-Client Project Site

Summary
Provide shipping, packaging, and logistics support to assigned projects. Complete required training courses to become a certified radioactive waste shipper. Other duties may be specified by the Project Manager.

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

Attend training classes to develop and become a certified DOT shipper within 1 year.
Characterize and classify waste packages in accordance with NRC and DOT regulations and guidance.
Assisting in the development of waste packaging plans
Identifying appropriate waste containers and packages for the waste being shipped
Issuing/tracking package use by other groups
Supporting the design and use of specialty packages
Supporting waste loading activities, including field assessment of appropriate loading techniques, and field preparation of packages for shipment.
Supporting the coordination of radioactive and mixed waste shipments by truck, rail, or barge, averaging at least one shipment per day.
Inspect package after initial loading and complete a checklist for each package.
Perform or review the results of radiological surveys of each package (radiation & contamination), to ensure that conditions meet requirements of DOT, and document with appropriate survey forms.
Perform or review the vehicle/package radiological release survey for shipping purposes including supporting evidence of same with appropriate survey forms.
Assist in the development of specified reports and tracking of identified waste-related metrics.
Interfacing with other groups to obtain characterization information
Supporting other work groups as required.
Performing other duties as may be specified by the PM.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position requires no supervisory responsibilities, but the ability to lead and communicate with others both verbally and in writing is an advantage.

Knowledge of regulations and guidelines of environmental radiological protection
Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment, limitations, and techniques used both in theory and practice.
Use of Microsoft computer software, knowledge, and use of databases.
Written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment both in the field and remotely.
Self-motivated aability to multitask and prioritize work to meet objectives and targets.
Ability to make decisions based on established regulatory requirements, procedures, and practices.
Have a respectful and questioning attitude towards industrial and radiological safety.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor of Science, or an Associate degree in Health Physics/Radiation Safety Technology or related field, and/or fifty (50) hours of related study and 1 year of experience in the nuclear industry. Experience at the discretion of the hiring manager is required.

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

Mathematical Skills
Ability to understand, use, and convert metric and radiological units, calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, sums of fractions, area, circumference, density, volume, weight, activity (Bq-Ci), specific activity (dpm/ccpm – Bq/cc, Ci/m3, Ci/ft3), dose rates (mR/hr-R/hr). Ability to apply mathematical concepts used in radiation protection (e.g.; shielding calculations) and waste characterization and classification calculations.

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 variables in non-standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and Microsoft Access. Following sufficient training, be able to use RADMAN, ELITE and/or other radioactive waste characterization, classification, and shipping and reporting software.

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 arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Ladder and stair climbing will be required. 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 use of a respirator may be necessary in certain circumstances. Workdays may vary in length from 10 to 16 hours per day contingent on weekly fatigue limits.

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 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 will be quiet to moderate but can be very loud during demolition activities.

The industrial working conditions at a decommissioning site change frequently and typically involve heavy equipment and power tools. The working environment during Demolition activities can create dust, loud noises, trip and fall hazards, and other safety concerns (e.g.; falling object). Field temperatures can vary greatly. These work environments require the use of hard hats, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, fall protection, and other safety equipment as specified for the work being performed.

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Janitorial Supervisor

Date posted: July 2nd, 2024

Department: Operations Support
Reports to: Facility Manager
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary
This position is responsible for the direction/performance of the daily janitorial/housekeeping tasks as required at the WCS Worksite Facility, located in Andrews, Tx. This position reports to the Facility Manager. The Janitorial Supervisor oversees the day-to-day duties of all custodians while performing routine cleaning of offices and maintenance of tile and carpeted floors in buildings; solves cleaning problems. Assigns custodian work schedules and coordinates special cleaning projects with department heads.

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

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.
Must pay attention to detail, must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Perform related duties as required.

Janitorial Supervision Responsibilities

Oversee the activities, production, and schedule of the assigned janitorial staff in the department.
Oversees the daily workflow of the janitorial department
Provides constructive and timely performance feedback.
Ensuring that this work is performed in a safe and workman-like fashion.
Determining type of chemicals and equipment necessary for specific cleaning tasks
Assigns custodian schedules and coordinates cleaning projects with department heads.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Thorough understanding of operations policies and practices.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

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 to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

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.

Other Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of cleaning solutions and janitorial equipment.
Able to bend, stoop and reach.
Work with and around chemical cleaning compounds.
Operate powered equipment normally found in janitorial operations.

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.

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

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Operations Supervisor

Date posted: June 17th, 2024

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

Summary
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operations of the facility and trains operation personnel in the use, safety procedures and operation of heavy equipment or waste processing. Directly reports to the Director, Operations. 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.

Directs subordinate employees in the Operations Department in projects.
Conducts daily pre-job briefings with crew; including support organization personnel.
Inspects work areas to determine type of work required, materials needed and equipment to be used.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work related goals.
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Studies production schedules and estimates person-hour requirements for completion of jobs assigned.
Interprets company policies and job orders to workers and enforces safety regulations.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of production.
Analyzes and resolves work issues or assists employees in problem solving.
Maintains time and production records.
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual department.
Performs activities of workers supervised.
Documents completion and status of all work activities in the appropriate work order and/or daily operations report.
Performs departmental training required for employees.
Performs Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operation.
Assists in development of Work Instructions, Procedures, Cost Models and other job-related document.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Participates and supports Emergency Management as directed by the WCS Incident Commander.
Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees in the Operations Department and has overall responsibility in the field for carrying out operational activities for their assigned area. . Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable law. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience
Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical institute in engineering or construction technology; or sixty hours related study in the field of hazardous waste management, environmental science and/or radiation health and two to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret simple instructions and short correspondence. Ability to write simple correspondence Ability to conduct pre-job briefings to groups in a logical and organized manner Ability to develop & present safety related topics. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, and small group situations

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide, in all unit of measures, 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, verbal 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 internet software and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Desired but not required: Level III National Certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research or the ability to obtain Level III certification within 6 months.,

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 is required to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis 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

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. Working surfaces are often uneven and representative of a construction site.,

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Training Administrator/Development Specialist

Date posted: June 5th, 2024

Department: H&S (Training)
Reports To: Training Manager
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary
Responsible for coordinating and conducting all types of training including CBT and Classroom training designed to train personnel on procedures, policies, and regulations to mitigate conditions contributing to occupational hazards and regulatory compliance. Assist in planning, directing, and implementing the organization’s training program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties. This position reports directly to the Training Manager. 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:

Assist Training Manager in determining training needs.
Administers the training database for employee training records for each department and job description.
Maintains employee training folders, contractor training records, and employee training qualifications.
Assists the Training Manager in coordinating and scheduling employee training.
Develop and update training programs for classroom and Computer Based Training (CBT) courses as required.
Prepare educational material and update as needed.
Creates and maintains reports of employee training qualifications, annual refresher training, training certificates and contractor training records and qualifications.
Ensures that all contractor training is updated annually.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance indicator training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Conduct training for personnel on issues related to site topics as needed/required.
Maintains employee training files and employee ID numbers.
Reviews Texas Department of Health and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regulations for updates on current training requirements and new training requirements for the future.
Contact person for DOE, TCEQ and various other WCS site audits regarding training.
Organizes and develops training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Uses resources creatively and adapts to change quickly and professionally.
Support and mentor new employees
Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
Must possess strong organizational skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills including composition and grammar. Must possess the ability to work with managers to develop complex documents in a time-constrained environment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented and interpret requirements. Must have knowledge of conventional administrative practices. Must be able to multi-task, strong team collaboration and communication skills. Must be highly detailed oriented and can work in both team environment and independently. Excellent organizational skills.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, but Bachelor Degree preferred; with a minimum of 3-5 years office or administrative related experience; minimum two (2) years conducting training and/or administration of training programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the hiring manager.

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 and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software, Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and general computer proficiency using Microsoft Office or similar applications. Operate imaging scanning equipment and general office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands, fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit; climb or balance; talk or hear and smell. The employee may 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 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 but can be moderate when in field training areas.

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Health Physicist Technical Specialist

Date posted: May 14, 2024

Department: Radiation Safety
Reports To: Radiation Safety Manager
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary:
To provide health physics (HP) support to Facilities/assigned projects, technical support in various areas that include but are not limited to radiological environmental monitoring, data analysis, data management and regulatory reporting of the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program.

Duties may include but are not limited to:
Providing Technical HP/Radiological Environmental Monitoring program management and oversight:

Establishing, implementing, and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics based on environmental monitoring data.
Managing Environmental Monitoring related non-conformances and corrective actions.
Analysis, data gathering, and preparing annual Radiological Environmental Monitoring Report (REMP).

Technical HP/RS services for assigned facilities and projects:

Project specific dose assessments utilizing data management software, spreadsheets and/or customized software.
Preparation, review and/or approval of environmental monitoring compliance reports.
Response and investigation of unplanned events pertaining to the REMP.
Review and approval of the selection and procurement of environmental radio analytical services.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Knowledge of recommendations and guidelines of environmental 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.
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 / Physical Science or related field, or an Associate degree in Health Physics/Radiation Safety Technology or related field, and/or fifty (50) hours of related study and 2-3 years of experience in the field of environmental monitoring or combination of education and experience per the discretion of the hiring manager is 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 an 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 algebra.

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 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; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. 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.

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 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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Health Physicist

Date posted: March 14, 2024

Job Title: Health Physicist
Department: Radiation Safety
Reports To: Radiation Safety Manager
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary:
To provide health physics (HP) support to Facilities/assigned Generators, 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.

HP/RS services for assigned facilities and projects:

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-Situ gamma spectroscopy.
Oversight of decontamination methods and techniques.
Planning, execution, and documentation of scoping, characterization, and release radiological surveys.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position 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.

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
Degree in Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering OR (B) Certified Health Physicist (CHP) OR (C) 3 years or more working functionally as a Health Physicist, plus a science or engineering degree.

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

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; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. 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.

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 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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Security Officer

Date posted: March 4, 2024

Department: Security
Reports To: Security Supervisor
Location: Andrews, Texas worksite facility

Summary
Performs routine security activities related to providing security for personnel and property at the facility by performing the following duties. Provides oversight involving access to the facility by all personnel and vehicles. Reports to the Security Manager. 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.

Provides security oversight at the Facility main entrance gate
Conducts facility site orientation for visitors and contractors
Distributes vehicle passes, contractor and visitor badges
Conducts routine security patrols of the facility during off duty hours to ensure facility personnel safety, fire watch and property security
Conducts railcar inventories
Performs random inspections on vehicles on WCS property
Conducts training activities for new security personnel to ensure compliance with facility/department requirements
Coordinates with the Receiving Department to provide assistance in the processing of arriving transporter vehicles and the processing of required paperwork
Provides medical support, within the limits of their training, to WCS employee injuries on site
Other duties as assigned.

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. Individuals are required to either currently hold or obtain a valid non-commissioned security officer license from the Texas Department of Public Safety within a reasonable amount time from the date of hire as determined by the hiring manager and Human Resources. Requirements for eligibility of a noncommissioned security officer license are found at https://www.securityguard-license.org/states/texas-security-guard.html .

Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED. Previous security experience desirable

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

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; 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 is frequently exposed to 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 quiet to moderate.

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Waste Acceptance Specialist

Date posted: November 8, 2023

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. Other duties may be assigned.

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
This 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 Abilities
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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Laboratory Manager

Date posted: August 18, 2023

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

Summary
Manages complex laboratory functions and analysis relating to the operations of the WCS West Texas facility. Reports directly to the Facility Manager. May be exposed to radiation within occupational limits.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Manages Laboratory employees.
Periodically review analytical information from all laboratory personnel for technical correctness and compliance.
Assists the Facility Manager in formulating waste acceptance and characterization guidance.
Assures that all waste received at the facility is in compliance with permits and the Land Disposal Restrictions Program.
Advises and consults with interdepartmental management regarding laboratory support including, but not limited to sample identification, waste stabilization, characterization, various chemical analysis, weekly sampling and processing waste.
Supervises laboratory programs.
Operates the Analytical Laboratory of the facility.
Conducts oversight of all analysis performed in conjunction with the Waste Analysis Plan for the facility.
Secures competent off-site analytical services where necessary.
Assures all samples of waste or media taken under the Waste Analysis Plan utilize proper protocols and that all laboratory wastes are managed properly.
Ensures the maintenance of all Laboratory equipment.
Implements Quality Controls and Quality Assurance programs for the lab.
Acts as a mentor for all laboratory employees.
Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees in the Laboratory Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor of Science degree(B.S.) in Chemistry, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university and four years of related experience working in a Chemical Analysis Laboratory, including a minimum of two years’ experience supervising Laboratory personnel.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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

Physical Demand
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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. 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 is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation exposure within occupational limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually 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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