Environmental/Waste Management Manager

About This Role

This high-visibility role at Centrus Energy focuses on leading critical environmental programs at the Oak Ridge Technology & Manufacturing Center (TMC). The Environmental/Waste Management Manager will guide environmental and waste management activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship for the site. It is an opportunity for an expert to shape strategy, influence decision-making, and support cutting-edge nuclear and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all environmental and waste management activities for the Oak Ridge TMC
• Serve as the site’s primary expert on regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship
• Work directly with agencies such as TDEC, EPA, DOT, and occasionally DOE
• Ensure operations meet federal and state environmental requirements
• Guide permitting efforts
• Oversee hazardous and radiological waste programs
• Provide clear regulatory direction to engineering and operations teams
• Contribute to budgets, staffing plans, and project proposals
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders
• Enhance or develop new programs and procedures
• Protect the workforce, environment, and community while supporting the mission of the Oak Ridge Technology & Manufacturing Center
• Own programmatic oversight of environmental compliance, permitting, monitoring, and waste management
• Lead direct and indirect team members to meet corporate goals and milestones
• Plan, prioritize, and delegate work to meet project and compliance objectives
• Influence key decisions and shape environmental strategy

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, physical sciences, or equivalent technical experience (typically 8 years)
• 8+ years working in environmental and/or waste programs
• 4+ years in the nuclear industry
• Experience building and managing environmental or waste management programs (procedures, training, compliance systems)

A successful candidate also brings:

• Professional certifications such as SDC, CSP, ASP, REM, or similar
• Experience managing radiological and hazardous waste
• Experience in nuclear and/or manufacturing environments

Important Details

• This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test

Security Clearance

• This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance