Develops, designs, implements, and examines systems and procedures to reduce volume and dispose of hazardous waste materials and contaminated objects. Oversees construction, testing, and implementation of waste disposal systems, and resolves operational problems. Designs and draws plans for systems to... [+] More

Develops, designs, implements, and examines systems and procedures to reduce volume and dispose of hazardous waste materials and contaminated objects. Oversees construction, testing, and implementation of waste disposal systems, and resolves operational problems. Designs and draws plans for systems to reduce volume of waste by solidification, compaction, or incineration. Excludes supervisory positions.

Identifies objects contaminated by exposure to hazardous waste, such as trash, workers' clothing, and discarded tools and equipment. Refers to State and Federal regulations and technical manuals to determine disposal method recommended for prevention of leakage or absorption of hazardous waste. Compares costs of transporting waste to designated hazardous waste disposal sites and reducing volume of waste and storing waste on plant site. Confers with equipment manufacturers' representatives and plant technical and management personnel to discuss alternatives and to choose most suitable plan on basis of safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Develops plans for modification of operating procedures to reduce volume and hazardous level of effluents, and writes manuals to instruct workers in changes in work procedures. Advises management on selection of lands suitable for use as hazardous waste disposal sites and on establishment of effective safety, operating, and closure procedures. [-] Less

Researches nuclear engineering problems and utilizes principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and utilization of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. Develops, designs, implements, and studies systems and procedures to reduce volume and dispose... [+] More

Researches nuclear engineering problems and utilizes principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and utilization of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. Develops, designs, implements, and studies systems and procedures to reduce volume and dispose of nuclear waste materials and contaminated objects. Oversees construction, testing, and implementation of nuclear waste disposal systems, and resolves operational problems. Analyzes samples of sludge and liquid effluents resulting from operation of nuclear reactors to determine level of radioactivity in substances and potential for retention of radioactivity, using radioactivity counters and chemical and electronic analyzers. Designs and draws plans for systems to reduce volume of waste by solidification, compaction, or incineration. Excludes supervisory positions. Identifies objects contaminated by radiation, such as trash, workers' clothing, and discarded tools and equipment. Refers to State and Federal regulations and technical manuals to determine disposal method required for prevention of leakage or absorption of radioactive waste. Compares costs of transporting waste to designated nuclear waste disposal sites and reducing volume of waste and storing waste on plant site. Confers with equipment manufacturers' representatives and plant technical and management personnel to discuss alternatives and to choose most suitable plan on basis of safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Develops plans for modification of operating procedures to reduce volume and radioactive level of effluents, and writes manuals to instruct workers in changes in work procedures. Advises management on selection of lands suitable for use as nuclear waste disposal sites and on establishment of effective safety, operating, and closure procedures. [-] Less

Develops, designs, implements, and examines systems and procedures to reduce volume and dispose of hazardous waste materials and contaminated objects. Oversees construction, testing, and implementation of waste disposal systems, and resolves operational problems. Designs and draws plans for systems to... [+] More

Develops, designs, implements, and examines systems and procedures to reduce volume and dispose of hazardous waste materials and contaminated objects. Oversees construction, testing, and implementation of waste disposal systems, and resolves operational problems. Designs and draws plans for systems to reduce volume of waste by solidification, compaction, or incineration. Excludes supervisory positions.

Identifies objects contaminated by exposure to hazardous waste, such as trash, workers' clothing, and discarded tools and equipment. Refers to State and Federal regulations and technical manuals to determine disposal method recommended for prevention of leakage or absorption of hazardous waste. Compares costs of transporting waste to designated hazardous waste disposal sites and reducing volume of waste and storing waste on plant site. Confers with equipment manufacturers' representatives and plant technical and management personnel to discuss alternatives and to choose most suitable plan on basis of safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Develops plans for modification of operating procedures to reduce volume and hazardous level of effluents, and writes manuals to instruct workers in changes in work procedures. Advises management on selection of lands suitable for use as hazardous waste disposal sites and on establishment of effective safety, operating, and closure procedures. [-] Less

Tests household waste disposal units for leaks, using air pressure device

places unit on test stand and pulls lever to secure unit in place. Attaches airhose and fills unit with air. Observes warning light which indicates leakage. Places defective units on bench for rework. Hangs acceptable units on overhead conveyor.

Sorts usable pieces of cloth from cloth discarded after cutting, and cuts garment parts from salvaged pieces

cuts out defects, using hand shears, following instructions on cutting ticket. Positions pattern on material and cuts around pattern, using hand shears or electric knife. Stacks garment parts according to size, style, and color. May separate defective cloth according to color and type.

Operates and controls heat exchange unit, pumps, compressors, and related equipment to decontaminate, neutralize, and dispose of radioactive waste liquids collected from chemical processing operations. Removes sample of liquid from collection tank, using pipette. Pours sample into dish and bakes... [+] More

Operates and controls heat exchange unit, pumps, compressors, and related equipment to decontaminate, neutralize, and dispose of radioactive waste liquids collected from chemical processing operations. Removes sample of liquid from collection tank, using pipette. Pours sample into dish and bakes dish under heat lamp to evaporate water, leaving radioactive residue.

Tests residue with Geiger counter and compares reading with chart to determine whether radioactivity level is within prescribed safety limits. Determines degree of acidity or alkalinity in liquid, using pH meter, and adds acid or alkali to neutralize liquid. Starts pump and admits waste liquid into sewer for disposal or into storage tanks for evaporation, according to degree of radioactivity. Transfers radioactive waste liquid from storage tanks to heat exchange unit. Operates heat evaporation system to reduce volume of liquid, and observes gauges and adjusts controls during process to maintain steam pressure, temperature, and liquid at specified levels. Starts compressed-air pump to blow slurry on bottom of evaporator into lead container for permanent storage. Records data, such as number of gallons of waste pumped into sewer system or storage tanks, or reduced by heat exchange unit, and radioactivity levels. May monitor panelboard to control operation of recovery systems that store or dispose of radioactive waste. [-] Less

Conducts studies on hazardous waste management projects and provides information on treatment and containment of hazardous waste

participates in developing hazardous waste rules and regulations to protect people and environment. Surveys industries to determine type and magnitude of disposal problem. Assesses... [+] More

Conducts studies on hazardous waste management projects and provides information on treatment and containment of hazardous waste

participates in developing hazardous waste rules and regulations to protect people and environment. Surveys industries to determine type and magnitude of disposal problem. Assesses available hazardous waste treatment and disposal alternatives, and costs involved, to compare economic impact of alternative methods. Assists in developing comprehensive spill prevention programs and reviews facility plans for spill prevention. Participates in developing spill-reporting regulations and environmental damage assessment programs. Prepares reports of findings concerning spills and prepares material for use in legal actions. Answers inquiries and prepares informational literature to provide technical assistance to representatives of industry, government agencies, and to general public. Provides technical assistance in event of hazardous chemical spill and identifies pollutant, determines hazardous impact, and recommends corrective action. [-] Less

Feeds or off bears machine that chops waste thread into lengths for use in making wiping rags

deposits handfuls of loose thread on belt that conveys material to cutting blades. Removes tangles from blades, using scissors or knife. May pack material... [+] More

Feeds or off bears machine that chops waste thread into lengths for use in making wiping rags

deposits handfuls of loose thread on belt that conveys material to cutting blades. Removes tangles from blades, using scissors or knife. May pack material into containers preparatory to baling. May feed or off bear machine equipped with mechanism that compresses waste into mats following cutting operation. [-] Less

Disposes of radioactive equipment and wastes, performing any combination of following duties

loads contaminated equipment and lead pigs of waste material onto truck, using forklift. Drives truck to storage area and removes load. Shovels specified quantities of ingredients into and tends... [+] More

Disposes of radioactive equipment and wastes, performing any combination of following duties

loads contaminated equipment and lead pigs of waste material onto truck, using forklift. Drives truck to storage area and removes load. Shovels specified quantities of ingredients into and tends concrete mixer. Pours or shovels concrete into forms to make disposal coffins (containers). Lifts contaminated equipment or wastes from lead pigs and places them in coffin, using stainless steel rods. Pours concrete into coffin to encase waste. Loads coffins onto truck, using forklift, and transports them to burial ground or arranges for burial at sea. Records amount and type of equipment and waste disposed. May accompany coffins for burial at sea. May clean contaminated equipment for reuse by operating sand blasters, filtering pumps, and steam cleaners or by scrubbing with detergents or solvents. Workers must follow prescribed safety procedures and federal laws regulating waste disposal. [-] Less

Facilitates improvements in operating performance and competitive positioning in a health care environment through fundamental rethinking and redesign of core processes. Serves as primary link to the process improvement teams and natural working groups and implementation teams. Enables key stakeholders'... [+] More

Facilitates improvements in operating performance and competitive positioning in a health care environment through fundamental rethinking and redesign of core processes. Serves as primary link to the process improvement teams and natural working groups and implementation teams. Enables key stakeholders' participation and acceptance of change efforts. Directs a variety of management engineering projects and programs to provide management with statistical data in areas including information flow, cost containment, work standards, staffing levels, and productivity. Recommends procedure level standards for time and materials to be used by the Cost and Financial Management Systems staff and Hospital Departmental Managers.

Develops and implements studies of hospital functions and systems to include data collections and flow-charting. Prepares narrative and graphic displays of the studies' findings. Develops and directs varied feasibility studies related to the implementation of new ancillary procedures, clinic studies, and hospital processes from a cost and effectiveness standpoint. Develops and initiates a plan to educate departments on various topics related to productivity management and improvement strategies. Provides assistance to the Internal Audit Department in operational review of hospital departments. Researches and analyzes trends. Coordinates the preparation of reports setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Determines fiscal requirements and prepares budgetary recommendations. Directs various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, and schedules. [-] Less