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       CODE: 005.061-042 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): WASTE-MANAGEMENT ENGINEER, RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (profess. & kin.)
Designs, implements, and tests systems and procedures to reduce volume and dispose of nuclear
waste materials and contaminated objects: Identifies objects contaminated by exposure to radiation,
such as trash, workers' clothing, and discarded tools and equipment. 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. Refers to state and federal regulations and technical manuals to determine
disposal method recommended 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. Designs and draws plans for systems to reduce volume
of waste by solidification, compaction, or incineration. Oversees construction, testing, and
implementation of waste disposal systems, and resolves operational problems. 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.
GOE: 05.01.03 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M5 L5 SVP: 8 DLU: 86
ONET CROSSWALK: 22117 Nuclear Engineers
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