Waste Management Coordinator
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TechSource, Inc
Los Alamos, NM (In Person)
$99,873 Salary, Full-Time
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Position range in Northern Region $62k
- $134k Per Year Waste Management Coordinator TechSource, Inc
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Management OccupationsLocation:
Los Alamos, NM- 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #: 822260032
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04/10/2026Web Site:
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Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. About TechSource TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As an employee-owned company, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. TechSource is a recent DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and eleven-time Inc. 5000 winner. About the Team TechSource is seeking a Waste Management Coordinator to support mission-critical waste management and ESH&Q operations within highly regulated nuclear facilities, ensuring safe, compliant handling, characterization, and disposition of hazardous and radioactive materials in alignment with national security objectives. About this Role The Waste Management Coordinator oversees waste handling, characterization, storage, and disposal activities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This role coordinates waste management operations, performs hazardous and radiological characterization, maintains documentation, and serves as a liaison between operations teams, environmental compliance staff, and regulatory agencies. Key Responsibilities- Coordinate waste management operations including handling, categorization, packaging, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous, radioactive, or mixed waste materials.
- Perform and verify waste characterization to ensure proper handling, labeling, segregation, categorization, and packaging of waste, while supporting the preparation and review of operating procedures, work planning documents, and safety documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal (EPA, NRC, etc.) and state regulations and organizational procedures governing hazardous and radioactive waste.
- Maintain records including waste profiles, storage inventories, inspection logs, disposal documentation, and shipping paperwork.
- Provide oversight and guidance to waste management technicians and field operators.
- Monitor waste storage areas to ensure proper containment, labeling, categorization, and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a point of contact for waste handling operations and regulatory inquiries.
- Assist in identifying process improvements and implementing waste reduction initiatives.
- Support internal audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting activities. Work Environment 100% onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM. The site location is a one-way, approximately 45-minute drive from Santa Fe and approximately 90-minute drive from Albuquerque. May require shift work (nights and weekends).
- Must be willing to work around radioactive materials in compliance with safety protocols.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance, which includes successfully passing a federal drug test and federal background check.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Desired Qualifications
- Experience with hazardous or radioactive waste management operations, including waste categorization and characterization practices preferred.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and safety practices related to hazardous materials is preferred.
- 1 day ago About TechSource TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide.
- Prepare hazardous and radioactive waste shipments according to regulatory requirements and facility procedures.
- Generate and review shipping documentation including manifests, waste profiles, and disposal requests.
- Verify packaging, labeling, and container integrity prior to shipment.
- Coordinate shipment scheduling with transportation providers and receiving facilities.
- Maintain records of waste shipments and transportation documentation.
- Ensure shipments meet regulatory standards for hazardous and radioactive material transport.
- Conduct inspections and quality checks prior to shipment release.
- Assist with inventory tracking and waste storage management.
- Collaborate with waste management technicians and coordinators to ensure waste readiness for shipment. Work Environment 100% onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM. The site location is a one-way, approximately 45-minute drive from Santa Fe and approximately 90-minute drive from Albuquerque.
- Must be willing to work around radioactive materials in compliance with safety protocols.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance, which includes successfully passing a federal drug test and federal background check.
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Desired Qualifications
- Formal technical training or certification concerning hazardous waste, radioactive materials, or hazard material shipping regulations is preferred.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations (DOT, etc.) preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- 1 week ago About TechSource TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide.
- Support digital transformation and modernization of production systems.
- Map enterprise production architecture and data flows.
- Assist with Production Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and Bill of Materials integration.
- Support introduction of RFID/Bluetooth technologies into harsh or restricted environments.
- Evaluate data interfaces, user interface needs, and centralized data integration.
- Conduct gap analyses on current vs. future digital production tools.
- Contribute to infrastructure and workflow improvements across multiple projects. Hiring Requirement All new hires must pass a federal background check and drug test, including medical marijuana screening.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, industrial technology, or related technical field; advanced experience may substitute.
- Department of Energy Q security clearance is required for this role. A TS could be considered for someone who can start quickly.
- 5+ years of experience in production operations, enterprise systems, or digital transformation roles.
- Experience with PLM tools, production architecture mapping, or manufacturing lifecycle systems.
- Knowledge of RFID/Bluetooth technologies and deployment in demanding environments.
- Understanding of data interfaces, data warehouses, and connected production workflows.
- Ability to work onsite in a secure production environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to support multiple projects concurrently.
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