Waste Manager/ Radioactive Waste Specialist, various levels

About the Opportunity

Amentum is leading a joint venture delivering a Framework Contract for the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). The JV provides intellectual support services to the nuclear decommissioning programme across multiple European sites, supporting activities such as project & programme management, licensing, radioactive waste management, decommissioning, and nuclear engineering.

Role Overview

For the JRC Ispra site (Northern Italy), we are seeking Radwaste Managers / Radioactive Waste Specialists at multiple experience levels. These client‑facing positions provide technical and operational support services, not direct waste handling. They support waste management strategies, coordinate technical activities, and ensure alignment with regulatory and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of radioactive waste management strategies, including:
  • Waste classification, characterization and inventory management
  • Treatment, conditioning, storage and disposal pathways
  • Alignment with regulatory and site‑specific requirements
• Provide technical support to JRC waste management activities, including:
  • Supervision and coordination of waste retrieval, treatment and conditioning operations
  • Assessment of waste management facilities and processes
  • Review and update of waste management procedures and systems
• Support preparation and review of technical documentation, including:
  • Waste management plans and procedures
  • Waste acceptance criteria (WAC) and compliance documentation
  • Inventory records and reporting documentation
• Contribute to waste tracking and data management, including:
  • Maintenance and verification of waste inventories
  • Support to waste information systems and reporting tools
• Coordinate interfaces with related disciplines, including:
  • Decommissioning activities (waste generation and flows)
  • Radiation protection, licensing and regulatory compliance
• Support JRC in ensuring compliance with:
  • National and European regulations
  • Site licence conditions and waste acceptance requirements
• Contribute to programme reporting and governance, including:
  • KPI tracking related to waste management
  • Identification and management of risks and issues
  • Input to structured reporting and technical reviews
• Operate within a multi‑stakeholder environment, supporting coordination between:
  • JRC (client)
  • JV partners
  • Subcontractors and waste management operators

Experience Levels

• Junior / early career: up to ~6 years experience
• Middle level: typically 6–12 years experience
• Senior level: typically 12–20 years experience
• Expert level: 20+ years experience

Qualifications

• Experience in radioactive waste management or related nuclear field
• Experience supporting or delivering work in regulated environments
• Radioactive waste classification, characterization and treatment processes
• Understanding of waste conditioning, storage and disposal routes
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks for radioactive waste management
• Understanding of waste management systems and processes within nuclear facilities
• Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reporting
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant degree (engineering, environmental science, nuclear science or related discipline) or equivalent experience
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site in Ispra, Lombardy (Italy)
• English language proficiency (minimum B2 level)

Equal Opportunity Employment

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