Underground Operations Oversight (2754)

Navarro Research and Engineering has an immediate opening for a WIPP Site Underground Operations Technical Specialist in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This position will support the Department of Energy (DOE) CBFO Office of National TRU Program Waste Certification and Disposal (NTPWCD) Division in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client's success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of this position include performing oversight activities of WIPP Site underground operations to ensure compliance with applicable requirements for the safe handling and emplacement of mixed TRU waste in the underground repository, as well as oversight of general overall mining activities. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to oversight of the following:

• Waste handling activities such as U/G waste transport and waste emplacement activities;
• Personnel training and qualification for U/G waste handling personnel, RadCon technicians, mining operations personnel, maintenance personnel, etc.;
• Mining activities such as salt mining, floor milling, rib cutting, material transporting, and hoisting activities;
• Ground control activities such as scaling, bolting, and fencing;
• U/G equipment maintenance such as mining machinery, salt haulers, bolters
• U/G waste handling operations for abnormal events;
• Use of facility transfer vehicles;
• Forklift operations;
• Equipment calibration;
• Equipment, packaging, and facility maintenance;
• Radiological surveys, abnormal radiologic conditions, radiological posting and access controls, and emergency radiological control responses;
• Conduct of operations;
• Work control processes and activities;
• Procedure development;
• Lockout/Tagout;
• Log keeping;
• Issues Management.

Candidate must be able to:

• Periodically provide site operations status reports;
• With CBFO approval initiate issues in the WIPP's Issue Management System and the CBFO Corrective Action Reports system and follow through to completion and closure;
• Report abnormal operations to management;
• Identify, document, and recommend actions for process improvements;
• Review documents to assure applicable requirements;
• Use basic computer systems for development of plans, reports and transmittal of e-mail correspondence;
• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills;
• Work with management and operational personnel at all levels.

Candidate should be familiar with the following regulatory requirements:

• 40 CFR Part 268 - Land Disposal Restrictions;

• 40 CFR Part 194 - Criteria for the Certification and Re-Certification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Compliance with 40 CFR Part 191 Disposal Regulations;
• 29 CFR Part 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
• 10 CFR Part 835 - Occupational Radiation Protection;
• Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Hazardous Waste Facility Permit, NM4890139088-TSDF;
• DOE Order 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management;
• DOE O 232.2A, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information;
• 30 CFR - Mine Safety and Health Administration;
• DOE Order 422.1, Conduct of Operations;

Candidates should have familiarity level or preferably have working knowledge of the following Waste Isolation Pilot Plant requirements documents:

• DOE Order 226.1B, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy;
• DOE/CBFO 12-3491, National TRU Waste Management Plan;
• DOE/CBFO-98-3103, TRU Waste Transportation Plan;
• DOE/CBFO-04-3299, Contractor Oversight Plan;
• DOE/CBFO 94-1012, Quality Assurance Program Document;
• DOE/CBFO 14-3533, Issues Collection and Evaluation System Users Manual;
• DOE/WIPP 02-3122, Transuranic Waste Acceptance Criteria for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant;
• DOE/WIPP 02-3214, Remote Handled TRU Waste Characterization Program Implementation Plan;
• DOE-WIPP 07-3372, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Documented Safety Analysis.

Training, Qualification, and Experience Requirements:

Position can be filled at the Facility Rep II or Technical Consultant I/II level.
-Minimum of 20 years' experience in performance of the technical function.

-Expert Level understanding of requirements documents associated with the technical function.

-Desired experience in TRU waste characterization and certification activities is a plus.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability