Groundwater Purge Water Management Specialist – Los Alamos, NM

The Opportunity:

Tech2 Solutions (T2S) is a critical subcontractor on the N3B Los Alamos LLC team and will be providing program management and technical services in support of the ground & surface water monitoring program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory. You can also find more information about the Los Alamos Surface Water Program here: https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/IPS/

T2S is a full-service engineering and environmental consulting company with a worldwide reach in the areas of environmental monitoring and remediation, national security, systems engineering, data management and analytics for both federal and commercial customers.

T2S is adding an experienced Groundwater Purge Water Management Specialist who will support the management of groundwater monitoring purge water including maintaining the purge water inventory, waste characterization, waste determination, characterization, and dispensation activities associated with the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role will be part of the Tech2 Solutions (Tetra Tech-Sealaska Joint Venture) Project Team for the N3B Los Alamos LLCC team.

The Groundwater Purge Water Management person will update the purge water inventory on an ongoing basis, prepare inventory reports, make a preliminary waste determination for final disposition and prepare data packages for approval of the proposed disposition. The Groundwater Purge Water Management person will interface with internal project personnel to ensure waste characterization and disposition strategies are in place prior to waste generation. This position will manage equipment needed for purge water storage, including maintaining inventory of water storage containers and assisting with procurement and distribution of Baker tanks, poly tanks, drums, totes, etc.

The Groundwater Purge Water Management person will work directly with internal project personnel to review and characterize chemical hazards, as well as determine appropriate characterization and identification of waste streams. The client’s Environmental Information Management System (EIMS) will be utilized to maintain the inventory, and modules within EIMS will be utilized to generate land application packages and Waste Data Summary packages in support of off-site disposal. The Groundwater Purge Water Management person will be working with the client’s Waste Management team to provide the required information in a timely manner.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Update the EIMS waste inventory with purge water generated on a daily basis
• Update the poly water storage tank inventory based on status and tank location moves on a daily basis
• Perform waste site inspections/audits, assessments of operations and facilities associated with groundwater sampling, and recommend appropriate action to ensure compliance with regulations
• Administer internal audits and support external regulatory audits
• Plan and execute characterization sampling as needed
• Provide the required information to be entered into Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Waste Compliance and Tracking System (WCATS), or equivalent
• Interface, as necessary, with all levels of the client’s Waste Management Team
• Maintain and update a groundwater sampling program waste inventory spreadsheet
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain discipline knowledge
• Work safely at all times and report health and safety incidents or concerns
• Perform additional duties as required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to author and present technical documents, test plans, project documentation, and training to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to communicate and interface successfully and professionally with personnel from various organizations
• Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software

Education and Experience:

• BS in an engineering or environmental science field required
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain a federal security clearance
• Working knowledge of existing DOE waste management software such as WCATS or IWTS preferred
• Understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to waste management, including RCRA, EPA, DOT, and DOE
• Ability to understand and adhere to Los Alamos National Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance specific to the waste management of solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
• Must be a U.S Citizen.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.  https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

Compensation:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range: $75,000-$85,000 annually

Working Conditions:

• The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demand requirements are more than those for sedentary work.
• The employee exerts up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel/reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

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Work Environment: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time. In addition, this position may infrequently require weekend work, depending on groundwater sampling activities.
• This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

General:

• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• This position will require at least some work in the outdoors, and at times may include walking and hiking several miles while carrying equipment weighing approximately 35 lbs.
• In this position the qualified candidate may support one of more of the following departments, Groundwater Monitoring, Surface Water Monitoring, Drilling, Storm Water Corrective Actions, and/or Remediation Services.
• The qualified candidate may be required to attain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Individual must pass a pre-employment drug screen and accept all company policies. This position may require a physical fit-for-duty screen as well.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.