Field Technician

Job Description
We have an opening fora Field Technician to provide technical support and customer service in the management of hazardous and radioactive waste. You will perform a variety of technical functions in collecting, packaging, labeling, identifying, documenting, segregating, consolidating, treating and storing hazardous, non-hazardous and radioactive waste generated by various Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) programs. This position is in the Facilities and Operations Support Division supporting the Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Management (RHWM) Program within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.
This position will be filled at eitherlevel based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
In this role, you will
Perform a wide variety of waste management activities, often wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as anti-contamination clothing, respirator, hearing protection, etc., to package, label, identify, segregate, consolidate, treat, store, and verify hazardous, non-hazardous, low level radioactive and/or transuranic waste.
Operate wastewater retention tanks and/or systems, perform pump-outs, perform lab packing of waste chemicals and maintain detailed and accurate records.
Perform testing (pH, visual etc.) and sampling of waste to verify characterization and/or treatment results and operate radiation survey instruments to obtain radiological data.
Operate a variety of vehicles including 5-ton trucks, use material handling equipment (fork trucks, drum handling equipment, mechanical pump systems, etc.), and use hand and power tools.
Respond to environmental emergencies at LLNL, and work with cross-organizational personnel performing decontamination of facility infrastructure and equipment.
Gather, analyze, identify problems and record basic pertinent data and information on radioactive and hazardous waste through interactions with personnel from RHWM, Environment, Safety, and Health, and laboratory programs to properly characterize and manage the waste.
Complete and maintain training requirements per Federal, State, and LLNL requirements.
Manage waste storage facilities to ensure compliance with a Hazardous Waste Facility permit, perform required inspections, and manage required regulatory data.
Recognize and support plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability within the workplace.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the 504.3 level
Solve complex radioactive and hazardous waste management problems using established guidelines and routine techniques and procedures.
Plan and execute small waste management projects including directing the activities of other technicians.
Conduct On-the-Job-Training and provide mentoring and leadership for less experienced technicians.