Environmental and Radioactive Waste Management Program Manager

The role

The Environmental and Waste Management Program Manager builds and owns the environmental protection and radioactive waste management program. This person establishes permits, procedures, and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with nuclear regulations and manages the full lifecycle of radioactive waste.

What you will do

• Identify environmental obligations imposed by applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Establish and maintain the environmental monitoring program
• Secure and maintain the permits, licenses, and registrations required for radiological and non-radiological discharges, and for waste handling and disposal
• Review and approve operations, and proposed changes to operations, that carry potential for environmental release
• Develop the criteria, procedures, and training used to monitor gaseous and liquid effluents
• Establish and manage the facility's radioactive waste management program
• Characterize waste generation and identify opportunities to reduce waste volume and contamination
• Verify ongoing compliance with environmental and waste management requirements through inspections and audits
• Exercise independent authority to halt operations that may pose a risk to the environment or public health
• Build the program's processes, procedures, and infrastructure largely from the ground up

Required qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in a science or engineering discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience in environmental protection, waste management, or applied health physics, including 3+ years in a nuclear/radio
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Nice to have

• Prior experience at an NRC-licensed facility, DOE site, or national laboratory
• Professional certification such as Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Experience managing radiological and hazardous waste programs
• Experience building or managing a small team
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States. The company is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.