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Waste Sampling Specialist
- APTIM (Livermore, CA)
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Job Overview:
APTIM is hiring for a Waste Sampling Specialist that supports nuclear decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operations by performing environmental and radiological waste sampling, characterization, and data evaluation activities. This role ensures compliance with DOE, NRC, EPA, and state regulatory requirements and supports safe, compliant waste disposition activities. The position requires hands-on field sampling experience in radiological and hazardous waste environments and close coordination with health physics, waste management, and project operations teams.
Key Responsiblities:
+ Perform field sampling of radiological, hazardous, mixed, and non-hazardous waste streams in support of D&D activities
+ Collect soil, concrete, debris, water, sludge, and bulk waste samples using approved procedures and sampling plans
+ Support waste characterization efforts to determine appropriate treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal pathways
+ Maintain strict adherence to chain-of-custody, sample integrity, and QA/QC requirements
+ Conduct sampling activities in compliance with DOE Orders, NRC regulations, RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, and applicable state and local regulations
+ Follow radiological control procedures and work under Radiological Work Permits (RWPs)
+ Apply ALARA principles during all field activities
+ Participate in safety briefings, hazard analyses, and pre-task planning
+ Document sampling activities accurately in field logs, databases, and electronic systems
+ Review laboratory analytical data for completeness, quality, and regulatory compliance
+ Assist with preparation of sampling reports, waste profiles, and regulatory documentation
+ Support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries as needed
Basic Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Health Physics, Nuclear Science, or a related scientific discipline
+ Minimum 3--5 years of experience in environmental or radiological sampling
+ Experience supporting nuclear facilities, D&D projects, or DOE/NRC-regulated sites
+ Working knowledge of hazardous and radioactive waste characterization requirements
+ RCRA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) 40-hour certification
+ Ability to work in industrial and radiological environments
+ Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform field work in varying conditions
+ Ability to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE
ABOUT APTIM
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.
What you can expect from APTIM:
+ Work that is worthy of your time and talent
+ Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
+ Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
+ A voice in making our company better
+ Investment into your personal and professional development
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.08 Per Hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
APTM Federal Services LLC, is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .
+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
+ Life insurance
+ Short-term and long-term disability insurance
+ Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
+ 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
+ APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com) (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/eaa3a0a0-e46b-447b-b8b7-18f2fbf26eae/APTIM-401k-Plan-Features.pdf)
+ APTIM - Helpful Documents
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