It is important for this role that you are coming from a waste management role, specifically a heavily technical role where characterisation of waste is concerned. This person will need to act as a radioactive waste advisor and have prior experience of process management & ownership.
You will have a relevant STEM degree, apprenticeship, or work experience in order to fulfil this role.
This role is based on site in West Cumbria; therefore, it is a must that you can commute to this area on a daily basis.
Waste:
* To lead a team who provides advice and guidance on all available radioactive waste disposal and treatment routes to the Site;
* To own the integrated waste schedule for the Site;
* Ensure representation of the Waste Delivery Team at committees such as DRCs, SRCs, MEHSCs, PMPs etc;
* To own any management system documentation associated with the management of radioactive waste;
* Be process owner of the LLWR Generated Waste Management System;
* To deliver sustained and measured improvements in the day-to-day waste management service provided to customers;
* To lead in the development of a collaborative working relationship with internal customers, waste management services, and other key stakeholders;
* Identify and manage risks associated with all radioactive waste management;
* To lead the waste delivery team, including supply chain and contractors, ensuring clear priorities are given, workloads are managed, and people and companies are held to account;
* Provide guidance, leadership, and support to those within the waste delivery team, including supply chain and contractors;
* Work with customers to identify future forecasts of waste generation and the support required by the waste team;
* Ensure customers are supported in the development and evaluation of Best Available Technique documents;
* To own the contract for Sample Analysis and Bag Assay;
* To own the strategy, treatment, and disposal of all sources from the LLWR Site;
* To lead the operational interface with Sellafield Limited;
* Be a member of the National Low-Level Waste Practitioners Steering Group;
* To own the LLWR Sites Waste Inventory and ensure the most accurate submissions are made to the NDA for the purposes of the UKRWI and WIF.
Stockpiles:
* Ensure material is compliantly deposited or taken from the designated stockpiles.
Nuclear Materials Accountancy and Safeguards:
* To liaise with the regulators and lead audits for nuclear materials accountancy and safeguards;
* To own the Process for Nuclear Materials Accountancy and Safeguarding;
* Appointing a Deputy.
Role holder will hold the following appointments when in post:
* Process Owner;
* Intelligent Customer;
* NMAS Manager;
* Corporate Radioactive Waste Advisor (Waste Delivery);
* SME – Radioactive Waste;
* Business Change Manager.
Essential:
* Degree qualified in STEM (or significant and demonstrable experience in waste management roles)
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and other waste related legislation.
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of Waste Acceptance Criteria for disposal and treatment of waste.
* Experience of liaising with Regulators (Environment Agency and ONR).
Desirable:
* WAMITAB Level 4 Certificate in Waste and Resources Management.
* Line Management experience.
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