Nuclear Waste Management Specialist

4 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Assystem GmbH Full time
Job Description

Assystem is a leading player in the nuclear decommissioning sector, partnering with the Design Services Alliance to provide waste management services to strategic nuclear clients in the UK.

We are seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Waste Management Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide authoritative waste management and characterization advice to Assystem and our customers.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Preparing and reviewing waste and characterization documentation in support of decommissioning projects
  • Providing key waste and characterization input to bids
  • Articulating durations and costs for planned work
  • Championing waste-informed decommissioning and sustainable waste management
  • Being a primary contact between Assystem and our customers, potentially being seconded to customers' organizations or working on-site
  • Providing training and coaching to staff and contractors
  • Ensuring value to the business through effective resource management and implementation of BAT
  • Possessing a good working knowledge of the Data Quality Objectives (DQO) method of characterization
  • Leading small teams when required

Why Work with Us?

  • Over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering, ranking among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies
  • Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee (CE) and holiday bonuses
  • Ongoing training throughout your career with numerous career opportunities – 70% of our managers are promoted internally
  • Flexible work options with 1 to 2 days of remote work per week

Requirements

  • Degree in a scientific or engineering-based subject or relevant experience in waste or characterization engineering
  • Certificate of competence to act as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA)
  • Transport of Class 7 by Road Level 2 or Level 3
  • Chartered status
  • In-depth knowledge of disposal and treatment routes for wastes in the UK and overseas
  • Thorough understanding of legislation and frameworks impacting waste management in the UK
  • Understanding of characterization methodology for radioactive and non-radioactive wastes, including the Data Quality Objectives and Data Quality Assessment processes
  • Ability to lead small teams and mentor junior team members
  • Experience with the transport of Class 7 materials and wastes by road

What We Offer

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future of nuclear waste management.



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