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.

Waste Control Specialists currently has 170+ employees in Texas, New Mexico, and across the US supporting our client sites, and are still growing. Learn how you can become part of our team and check out our unmatched 100% employer-paid health benefits, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, 4-10 operations schedule, employee assistance program, mentorship and succession development program, and many more benefits.

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

Department: Project Operations – Major Projects
Reports To: WCS Project Manager
Location: Mobile, AL

Summary:
The Junior Shipping, Packaging, and Logistics Specialist provides project-level support for shipping, packaging, waste characterization, classification, and logistics activities. The position is expected to complete required training and progress toward certification as a radioactive waste shipper while supporting assigned project objectives, regulatory compliance, and operational requirements. Additional duties may be assigned by the Project 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the development of waste packaging plans that support safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.
Identify appropriate waste containers and packaging configurations based on waste type, classification, transportation requirements, and project needs.
Issue, track, and coordinate packaging use by project and supporting work groups.
Support the design, selection, and use of specialty packages, as required.
Support waste loading activities, including field assessments of loading techniques and field preparation of packages for shipment.
Assist with the coordination of radioactive and mixed-waste shipments by truck, rail, or barge.
Inspect packages after initial loading and complete required checklists for each package.
Review radiological survey results for each package, including radiation and contamination surveys, to verify compliance with DOT requirements.
Review vehicle and package radiological release surveys for shipping purposes and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
Assist with the preparation of required reports and tracking of waste-related metrics.
Coordinate with internal groups to obtain characterization information and other data required to support compliant waste handling and shipment.
Support other work groups as needed to meet project, safety, and compliance objectives.
Complete required training to develop the skills necessary to become a certified DOT shipper within one year.
Characterize and classify waste packages in accordance with applicable NRC and DOT regulations, procedures, and guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. However, the ability to communicate clearly, coordinate effectively with others, and provide task-level leadership when needed is expected.

Required Qualifications
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of environmental and radiological protection standards, regulations, and guidance.
Understanding radiation protection principles, procedures, equipment, limitations, and field practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft software applications and the ability to use databases and project-related systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with field-based and remote teams.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established objectives and deadlines.
Ability to make sound decisions based on established regulatory requirements, procedures, and accepted practices.
Commitment to industrial and radiological safety, including a respectful and questioning attitude toward safe work practices.
Other duties as assigned.

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

Language Skills
Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations, safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with individuals, project teams, customers, and organizational personnel.

Technical/Analytical
Ability to understand, use, and convert metric and radiological units; calculate values such as fractions, area, circumference, density, volume, weight, activity, specific activity, and dose rates; apply mathematical concepts used in radiation protection, waste characterization, and waste classification calculations; and apply practical judgment to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions involving multiple variables and non-standard conditions.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient with internet applications, spreadsheet software, word processing software, Microsoft Access, and other relevant database tools. Following appropriate training, the individual should be able to use RADMAN, ELITE, and other radioactive waste characterization, classification, 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 position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use arms, hands, and fingers to handle or reach, and perform field-based activities. The employee may occasionally be required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, speak, or hear. Ladder and stair climbing will be required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Use of a respirator may be required under certain conditions. Workdays may vary from 10 to 16 hours, subject to applicable weekly fatigue limits.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may receive occupational exposure to ionizing radiation that is maintained As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within applicable regulatory limits.

Noise levels may range from quiet to moderate and may become very loud during demolition or field activities.

Industrial work conditions at a decommissioning site may change frequently and can involve heavy equipment, power tools, dust, elevated noise, trip and fall hazards, falling-object hazards, variable field temperatures, and other safety considerations. Required personal protective equipment may include hard hats, steel-toe footwear, hearing protection, fall protection, and other equipment specified for the work being performed.

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Health & Safety Technician

Department: Health and Safety
Reports To: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary
Performs safety and health activities to evaluate and control safety hazards by performing the duties below. This position reports directly to the Health and Safety 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 and any other duties as assigned.

Identify potential causes for accidents and recommend changes in policies and procedures.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training and behavior-based safety to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Oversee field activities and monitor for safety violations. Intervene and pause/stop work as necessary.
Maintain and calibrate safety instruments.
Clean, inspect and repair respirators/SCBA equipment.
Coordinate distribution of PPE.
Conducts respirator fit tests.
Facilitate hearing tests.
Maintain inventory on safety and emergency response supplies/equipment.
Performs facility inspections of fire systems and fire extinguishers.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The 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); and three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience per the hiring manager.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write professional correspondence that may be read by all levels of management. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Able to present safety topics with little to no notice.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand; sit; climb or balance; talk or hear and smell. The employee is required to wear respiratory protection and personal protective equipment including hand, foot and body. 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. Natural balance is sufficient for standing on ladders or scaffolding.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described her are representative of those and 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 occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; hot and cold 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 to high.

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Maintenance Support Technician

Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Andrews, Tx Facility

Summary
The Maintenance Support Technician provides maintenance support of waste processing, storage, and disposal to support plan activities by performing the following duties and report to Facility, Electrical, and HE Supervisors to get the POD. While performing the duties of the 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:

Lubricating moving parts to ensure smooth operation and prevent wear and tear.
Follow safety protocols and guidelines while working with lubricants and greases to mitigate potential hazards.
Keep accurate records of lubricant activities, including the type and quantities used, maintenance performed, and any issues encountered.
Monitor and inspecting equipment for any signs of wear, damage, or malfunction that may require immediate attention.
A good driving record must be maintained to be able to drive to various locations outside of the WCS Facility and pick up parts needed for site maintenance.
The ability to understand what parts are being requested and the knowledge to find the right vendor when needed.
To be able to provide escort duty when needed.
The understanding of inventory control and the ability to shelf items where needed and provide inventory counts.
To provide support for all departments during PM events.
Train to support Fire Watch.
Maintain Site Suburban.
Deliver Company Vehicles for State inspections.
Work hand in hand with Planner/Schedulers to have parts available when jobs arise.
Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisor Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and /or Experience
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED): Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple work instructions, short correspondence, and memos in the English language. 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, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, compute rate, ratio and per to support planning and estimating. Familiar with standard and metric measurement systems.

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; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word processing software.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit 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, 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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While perform the duties of the, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; vibration; risk of electrical shock; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat. While performing the duties of the 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 to loud.

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Special Projects Manager - Field Services Group

Reports To: VP Field Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote

Summary
Manages all aspects of complex projects from inception to conclusion.

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

Assist Business Development group with market insights and initiatives
Provide Nuclear power plant operational understanding, D&D and waste management strategies to develop and implement WCS service offering
Support waste management services during Projects and NPP decommissioning
Facilitate/perform characterization of nuclear waste
Perform DOT and NRC waste package evaluations and plans
Provided advanced informational systems development and implementation for various technical aspects of the waste services

Specific Responsibilities

Project and D&D Waste Management Technical Support (characterization support/overview, waste flow management, packaging plans, etc.)
Large Components Projects Technical Support (transportation, characterization support, etc.)
Understand and run advanced computational analysis and programs
ELITE or other information system tools development or enhancements (Customer experience enhancements)
D&D planning support
Remote and customer site shipping support
Support/initiate waste characterization analysis and studies
Support/initiate waste transportation analysis and plans
Participate in customer sales calls and meetings
Contribute to developing service definition to various customers
Participate/lead/conduct waste service coordination at customer facilities
Ensure quality and effective communication with customers and WCS functional departments
Maintain up to date industry understanding
Provide high quality technical and management reports

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
Master’s degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations and 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.

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 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.

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 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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Operator

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.

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 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.

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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