Waste Management Engineer, Radioactive Material

Aliases: Radioactive Waste Technician

Industry/Sector(s): Power

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Waste Management Engineer, Radioactive Material is expected to perform include:

Designing, implementing and testing systems and procedures to reduce the volume and dispose of nuclear waste materials and contaminated objects
Identifying objects contaminated by exposure to radiation such as trash, workers' clothing, tools and equipment
Analysing samples of sludge and liquid effluents resulting from the operation of nuclear reactors to determine the level of radioactivity in the substances
Analysing samples to determine the potential for the retention of radioactivity using radioactivity counters and chemical and electronic analysers
Referring to state and federal regulations and technical manuals to determine the disposal method recommended for the prevention of leakage or absorption of radioactive waste
Comparing the costs of transporting waste to designated nuclear waste disposal sites versus reducing the volume of waste and storing the waste on the plant site
Conferring with different people to discuss alternatives to treat waste, and to choose the most suitable plan on the basis of safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Designing and drawing plans for systems to reduce the volume of waste by solidification, compaction or incineration
Overseeing the construction, testing and implementation of waste disposal systems
Developing plans for the modification of operating procedures to reduce the volume and radioactive level of effluents
Writing manuals to instruct workers of changes in work procedures
Advising management on the selection of lands suitable for nuclear waste disposal

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need to handle a team of Junior Engineers
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, M.Tech in environmental engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

In-depth knowledge of the safety measures to be followed around radioactive substances
Ability to control and prevent any kind of radioactive leak in the plant
Skilled in monitoring radiation levels
Ability to write technical reports in a structured manner
In-depth knowledge of practices used to dispose of radioactive waste
Ability to handle the relevant tools and equipment for analysing the radioactive waste
Knowledge of the relevant disciplines in chemical or physical sciences, nuclear, mining or civil engineering, environmental or geo-sciences and their application to RWM in general and radioactive waste disposal in particular
Knowledge of predisposal technologies and their interfaces to radioactive waste disposal
Familiar with state and federal guidelines regarding nuclear waste and contamination

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Able to work under high pressure
Good communication skills
Problem-solving skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Universities and institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Junior Engineer → Waste Management Engineer, Radioactive Material → Senior Engineer → Chief Engineer

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For candidates with experience - Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁵

Generally, 1-5 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{4, 5}

Nuclear power plants
Nuclear research centres

KEYWORDS

Waste Management Engineer, Radioactive Material
Radioactive Waste Technician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2143.0400	Waste Management Engineer, Radioactive Material
ISCO 2008	2143	Environmental Engineers
NIC 2008	38222	Treatment, disposal and storage of radioactive nuclear waste
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	www.socialjustice.nic.in
2	http://www.htcampus.com/subcategory/nuclear-science-colleges-in-india
3	http://www.ibef.org/industry/power-sector-india.aspx
4	www.censusindia.gov.in

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