We are seeking an Operations Manager, Waste Services to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Responsibilities
Perform duties in support of the Waste Management Program.
Prepare documentation to support waste management operations of waste and weapon components.
Provide support to Process Engineering through review of procedures for proper waste accumulation and processing.
Provide support to Subcontractor Construction Management through completion of characterization documents including approval of Construction Waste Management Plans.
Support subcontractor personnel in proper waste management practices.
Provide support of assessments/audits (both internal and external) of Waste Management Program.
Develop/revise procedures as needed to assure continuity of operations and provide process improvement.
Requirements
Education & Years of Experience – Technical degree and 10 years of progressive experience in waste operations. Additional years of operations management experience may be substituted as equivalent to the technical degree.
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Must be familiar with RCRA, TSCA, DOE Order 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management; DOT regulations, and related state of Tennessee requirements.
Knowledge and experience in managing personnel in various disciplines, including union craft labor.
Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects, within budget and on schedule, in a safe and compliant manner.
Wide range of waste management operational experience.
About the Site
The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation’s only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov)
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:
Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Please Note With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.
GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. We remain headquartered in Knoxville, TN with regional offices throughout the country and are still guided by the following:
OUR PHILOSOPHY – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
OUR RELATIONSHIPS – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
OUR TEAM – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
OUR INVOLVEMENT – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
