Nuclear Waste Management Expert

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About the opportunity

Amentum is leading a joint venture (JV) delivering a Framework Contract for the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), providing intellectual support services to the nuclear decommissioning programme across multiple European sites.

The JV supports JRC in accelerating decommissioning and waste management activities through provision of technical and programme support services, including:

Project and programme management Licensing Radioactive waste management Radiation protection Decommissioning and nuclear engineering Worksite management and safety Non-nuclear engineering Facility supervision and quality assurance.

We are seeking a Radiological Waste Management Expert to work FULL TIME on Ispra site (Italy). 

Job Purpose

Provide technical expertise for the management of radioactive waste arising from decommissioning activities at JRC facilities. Support the development and implementation of waste management strategies in compliance with Italian, EU, and IAEA regulations and standards. 

Key Responsibilities

Waste Management Planning

• Develop and implement radioactive waste management strategies.
• Support waste minimisation and waste hierarchy initiatives.
• Prepare waste treatment, conditioning, packaging, transport, and disposal plans.
• Coordinate interfaces between decommissioning and waste management activities. 

Waste Characterisation

• Define waste characterization programmes.
• Assess radiological and chemical inventories.
• Review sampling and analysis methodologies, and non-destructive testing requirements.
• Review assay and analysis results.
• Classify waste according to local regulations.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with: 

• IAEA Safety Standards
• Euratom requirements
• Italian nuclear regulations
• Environmental legislation
• Support preparation of licensing and regulatory submissions.
• Interface with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.

Technical Support

• Review contractor deliverables and technical studies.
• Support design and operation of waste storage facilities.
• Monitor waste treatment and conditioning activities.
• Provide technical recommendations to project management teams. 

Requirements

Essential:

• Master's degree in Nuclear / Environmental Engineering / Waste Management / Physics or related scientific discipline
• Significant experience in radioactive waste management.
• Experience supporting nuclear decommissioning projects.
• Knowledge of waste characterization, treatment, conditioning, storage, and disposal.
• Experience working in regulated nuclear environments. 
• Strong team collaboration, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills required

Desirable:

• Experience with EU-funded or international nuclear projects.
• Experience at research reactors, fuel cycle facilities, or legacy nuclear sites.
• Regulatory engagement experience. 

Our Culture 

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. 

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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