Description

Summary

Job Description for Technical Support Officer (Waste and Environment):

There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

The Technical Support Officer (Waste and Environment) is responsible for the management and operation of waste and environmental arrangements for NNL's Sellafield Operations (Windscale and Central Laboratory) to allow the smooth and continued operation of these facilities.

They will be responsible for ensuring NNL's compliance with a number of requirements and regulations governing the nuclear industry and its relevant Site Licence Conditions, principally in relation to waste management (solid, aerial and liquid).

They will act as the principle point of contact for all issues relating to Solid and Chemical / Oil Waste consignments to Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Waste Services and Mitie.

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities for Technical Support Officer (Waste and Environment):

• Principle point of contact for all issues relating to waste consignments to Sellafield / NWS / Mitie.
• Support the management of Waste Liabilities costings of the laboratories.
• Provide support to the operations of the liquid effluent facilities at Central and Windscale Lab.
• Act as Appointee in compliance roles including, but not exclusively: CoSHH Coordinator, ILW Coordinator, Plant Solid Waste Coordinator, PCM Coordinator, Liquid Effluent Coordinator, Task Supervisor, RPS (Sources).
• Provide advice and guidance on issues appropriate to operational documentation and associated Safe Systems of Work.
• Manage the laboratory's chemical and waste inventory, database and associated procedures.
• Carry out audits, observations and inspections to monitor and effect remedial action where necessary.
• Ensure resources and equipment are available to support waste operations.
• Task supervision of waste operations, as required.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Technical Support Officer (Waste and Environment):

• Experience of working in an industrial environment.
• Experience of safe systems of work and associated documentation.
• IOSH Working Safely or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the requirements for waste management and disposal.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to achieve SC Clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal records checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Technical Support Officer (Waste and Environment):

• Experience of the nuclear industry.
• Knowledge of industrial waste issues and solutions.
• A good understanding of NNL operations on the Sellafield Site.