RCRA Subject Matter Expert​/Inspector NWSS

Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Title: RCRA Subject Matter Expert / Inspector
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

The RCRA Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Inspector interprets and applies knowledge of RCRA, TSCA, and other federal and state waste regulations, visually identifies and documents RCRA deficiencies at various installation waste accumulation points, assists and educates Installation Accumulation Area Managers (AAMs) in problem solving compliance issues and deficiencies, communicates with Supervisor and Program Managers on findings, program requirements, and improving the program.

Additionally, the RCRA SME – Inspector will often perform waste sampling and waste stream characterization using prior knowledge, lab results, and SDSs among other reference materials. The RCRA SME – Inspector will also often enter waste data into government computer systems including, but not limited to waste characterization data, tracking information, and inspection results.

This position will be primarily located on post nwright, Alaska based out of the hazardous Waste Consolidation Facility (HWCF). The RCRA Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Inspector will be expected to travel via company provided vehicle, often during challenging driving conditions, to various waste accumulation points on Ft. Wainwright and as far as the remote training areas near Delta Junction, Alaska to perform the duties of the position.

In the spirit of North Wind’s safety-first culture, the RCRA Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Inspector will be expected to perform their duties in a manner consistent with applicable OSHA, DOT, and RCRA regulations, established North Wind Safety policies and programs, and the project Accident Prevention Program (APP).

• Interpret, understand, and apply standards prescribed by RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, OSHA, Installation SPCC Plan, Installation Sampling and Analysis Plan, Installation Waste Management Plan, and other applicable reference regulations and documents.
• Performance of waste characterization sampling as required.
• Perform Waste Determinations and characterize waste using prior knowledge, SDSs, and analytical sample results.
• Visual identification of RCRA program deficiencies.
• Perform periodic inspections at numerous waste accumulation areas on the installation and at the remote training sites.
• Maintain records of inspection results; report inspection results to supervisor and/or client.
• Inspect containers and collection areas for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist Accumulation Area Managers in problem solving and solving compliance issues and deficiencies; educate Accumulation Area Managers on needed improvements to achieve and/or maintain compliance.
• Assist the HWCF Supervisor and Project Manager in establishing, maintaining, and modifying (where appropriate) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project related activities.
• Perform QA/QC functions of waste processing, characterization, and storage activities performed by HWCF technicians.
• Spill response, remediation, and clean-up activities.
• Performs other duties as are appropriate and as assigned.
• Data entry and recordkeeping using government computer systems ()
• Adherence to safety program requirements.
• Abide by company drug-free policy including a prohibition on cannabis usage.
• Provide excellent customer service and client relations.
• Maintain a level of professionalism at all times.

• Communicate with Program Managers on program requirements including suggested areas for improvement.
• Accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
• Operate light and heavy vehicles and equipment, trucks, forklifts, plows, pumps, etc.
• Spill…