Zackary Taylor
Lenoir City
Summary
Dynamic Project Waste Engineer with CNS Y-12, adept at enhancing waste management strategies and compliance. Proven expertise in hazardous waste operations and project management, driving efficiency and safety. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a commitment to environmental standards, successfully reducing waste footprint while fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Waste Engineer
CNS Y-12
Oak Ridge
12.2022 - Current
- Provided accurate project estimates, resource allocations, and waste management plans for mission success.
- Managed waste safely and compliantly to reduce waste footprint at Y-12.
- Coordinated effectively with organizations, crafts, and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
- Collaborated with Subcontract Technical Representatives for compliant waste disposal under NNSS and commercial TSDF criteria.
- Streamlined sort and segregation operations of Real Time Radiography rejected containers to lower treatment costs.
- Enhanced inter-organizational relations to further advance mission objectives and waste goals at Y-12.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness using lean six-sigma
Hazardous Waste Technician / Emergency Response Technician
UT-Battelle
Oak Ridge
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Ensured compliance in managing low-level, mixed low-level, and hazardous waste per 40 CFR standards.
- Facilitated plan of the day meetings for effective facility management and compliance documentation.
- Conducted waste handling to include packing, labeling, and segregation for compliant storage and transportation under 40 and 49 CFR.
- Provided 24-hour emergency response to hazardous incidents, ensuring rapid resolution.
- Conducted sampling for special projects to support operational needs.
- Led COVID-19 contact tracing and decontamination initiatives to safeguard personnel health.
- Maintained rigorous inventory of waste packing supplies and SCBA air packs for readiness.
- Documented all waste movements within ORNL's one-year permitted facility to ensure compliance.
- Permitted facility management and maintenance.
Environmental Specialist
Hepaco
Knoxville
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed hazardous waste transportation and remediation operations efficiently.
- Led 24-hour emergency response initiatives to mitigate environmental impacts.
- Conducted environmental field sampling to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw MSHA site management for safety and operational standards.
- Served as CSX and Norfolk Southern response specialist for incident management.
- Named the waterway response specialist in efforts within the southeast region.
Education
Bachelors - Environmental Sciences
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2017
Associates - General Sciences
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN05.2015
Skills
- Project management
- Facility and hazardous waste management
- Radioactive material oversight
- Audit readiness
- Hazardous waste operations (40 Hr HAZWOPER)
- CFR compliance (40 and 49)
- ISO 9001 standards
- Incident command systems
- Environmental emergency response
- Database tracking and management
- Field sampling techniques
- Written and oral communication skills
- Technical writing expertise
- Project reporting and documentation
- Analytical results interpretation
- Security clearance (Q)
References
- Jessica Morrison, (423) 270-4407, jessica_4790@yahoo.com, CNS Y-12 Project Waste Engineer Senior Manager
- Brody Roberts, (865) 368-3590, bjrobertstn@gmail.com, CNS Y-12 Project Waste Engineer
- Tommy Forrester, (865) 384-6736, forrestertj@att.net, ORNL (UT-Battelle) Guide Hall Coordinator
Accomplishments
Mission Support Award, 2022, UT-Battelle
Timeline
Project Waste Engineer
CNS Y-12
12.2022 - Current
Hazardous Waste Technician / Emergency Response Technician
UT-Battelle
12.2019 - 12.2022
Environmental Specialist
Hepaco
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelors - Environmental Sciences
Tennessee Technological University
Associates - General Sciences
Roane State Community College