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Radiological and Hazardous

Waste Professionals

Join Our Dynamic Team at NSSI!

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At NSSI, we are actively hiring for open positions and welcome your interest in joining our team.
 
Please review the opportunities below and apply via the form or by email.
 
Thank you for considering NSSI as a place to grow your career. We look forward to connecting with qualified candidates.

Senior Disposal Chemist

The Senior Disposal Chemist is responsible for tasks that involve experience, judgement, and independent decision-making. The Senior Disposal Chemist will be responsible for the supervision of de-packing, re-packing, and bulking of chemical wastes in accordance with DOT and EPA (RCRA) regulations

  • Supervise neutralization of reactive wastes and other permitted treatments,

  • Determine consolidation and/or treatment method for accepted chemical wastes,

  • Develop new methodology for waste handling,

  • Collect chemical samples and send them for analysis,

  • Review customer request for all inbound chemical waste, lab packs, and bulk hazardous material,

  • Evaluate customer profiles for compatibility and ensure compliance with EPA (RCRA) regulations,

  • Display consistent attention to detail in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including but not limited to DOT, EPA, RCRA, OSHA, TAC, NRC, FMCSA, DSHS and TCEQ.

  • Assist operations and sales in hazardous waste profile data entry

  • Enforce and follow PPE requirements, Health and Safety policies and procedures, and OSHA safety regulations,

  • Characterize and classify waste materials in accordance with established protocols

  • Visit customer sites to supervise Lab Packing operations,

  • Adhere to all Operation and Supervisor policies and procedures,

  • Develop and implement SOPs alongside Operations Manager,

  • Perform other related duties as required or requested,

  • Monitor waste inventory and maintain TSDF <365 Day requirement,

  • Train staff on proper waste handling procedures and promote safe industry practices,

  • Interface with customers and auditors while demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of industry standards,

  • Supervising and training your direct reports i.e. Profiler, CSR,

  • Generating accurate and timely quotes for prospective and existing clients

  • Complete other projects as assign

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In addition, to the job description described above, the duties of this position include the following but are not limited to the items listed below:
The terms and conditions of employment comply with all federal and state laws. In addition, the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual define NSSI’s rules and regulations that all employees must observe.
“Official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of your 90-day probationary period.”


Your obligations to your employer include the following:

  • Perform your duties to the best of your ability at all times.

  • Use your best endeavors to promote and protect the interests of NSSI.

  • Follow all reasonable and lawful directions given to you by NSSI including complying with NSSI policies and procedures as described in the NSSI Policy Manual.

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Radiation Technician

Since 1971 NSSI/Recovery Services, Inc. has been an industry leader in the management and treatment of hazardous waste, radioactive materials, and mixed waste for organizations of all sizes in the commercial, government, and academic sectors. NSSI is a fully permitted RCRA Part B hazardous waste TSDF and is one of only three facilities in the United States providing storage, handling, and treatment of mixed hazardous and radioactive wastes.


NSSI currently has an opening for a Radiation Technician to join our Radiological Operations team!

At NSSI we are passionate about streamlining our internal operations workflow via the use of highly trainedradiation technicians and nuclear field service engineers, innovative treatment capabilities, the latest in radioactive inventory management software, and strong leadership. We would love to hear from you!


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain technical expertise in the calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of radiation safety survey equipment from various manufacturers.

  • Develop and maintain instrument calibration database for NSSI and customer instrumentation.

  • Interface with Accounts Receivable for timely customer invoicing related to calibration and repair services.

  • Maintain, monitor, and perform NSSI’s program for monitoring facility contamination perimeter surveys, area surveys, and air monitoring surveys

  • Assist in the receipt and outbound transportation of radioactive material shipments

  • Additional tasks may include maintaining sealed source inventory, performing sealed source leak tests, performing urine bioassays.

  • Regulatory compliance in accordance with RCRA, DOT, OSHA and state specific laws and regulations

  • Following and enforce Health and Safety policies.

  • Adhere to all Operation and Sales policies and procedures.

  • Other duties as assigned.

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Education and Experience:

  • Associates Degree in Instrumentation/Electronics, or related field

  • One to two (1-2) years of relevant experience

  • Instrument manufacturer certified training (preferred)

  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements:

  • OSHA 40 – Hour HAZWOPER (can complete during on-boarding)

  • 8 Hour Authorized Radioactive Material User Training (can complete during on-boarding)

  • 40 Hour Radiation Safety Officer Training (can complete during on-boarding)

  • Basic Plus (can complete during on-boarding)

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal/written and proficient computer skills

  • Adept decision making


Candidate will be required to successfully complete the following:

  • OSHA HAZWOPER 40 Hour

  • Pre-Employment Physical

  • Background Screen

  • Drug Screen (10 Panel)

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The total compensation package includes:

  • Competitive hourly pay

  • Health Insurance Options (BCBS PPO and HMO Options)

  • Vision

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  • FSA

  • Accidental

  • 401K Options + 401K Employer Matching

  • Holiday Pay (10 Paid Holidays)

  •  Paid Time Off

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Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

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