Technical Support Officer (Waste and Environment)

Job Introduction

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 Assistant (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. 

Role Responsibility

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 Lead Appointee in compliance roles including, but not exclusively: Dangerous Goods Despatch Officer),Radioactive Materials Coordinator, CoSHH Coordinator, ILW Coordinator, Plant Solid Waste Coordinator, PCM Coordinator, Liquid Effluent Coordinator.
• 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.

The 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 an 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.

About the Company

We are harnessing nuclear science to benefit society Our four key focus areas are; clean energy, nuclear medicine, environmental restoration and security and non-proliferation Working from seven unique facilities across the UK, our 1,400 colleagues combine their expertise to push the boundaries of science – improving the future for our planet and everyone on it.

Join us and discover a career where anything is possible.

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Agency Notice

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