Laura Bunch

• Maintains database systems and spreadsheets to track and analyze waste inventory, pre-shipment release inventory, Nevada National Security Site (NNSS)/Commercial Profile Crosswalk, Real Time Radiography (RTR) schedules, and Non Destructive Analysis (NDA) priorities.
• Preparation of SAP Waste Disposal Records, including Characterization Data Packages and other supporting documents; provides oversight to ensure waste is characterized and packaged according to profile, material, DOT, and disposal facility requirements.
• Provides technical support services to waste generators and other waste engineers.
• Supports Waste Management with compliance of Records Management and Document Control requirements.
• Maintains the Waste Engineering Home SharePoint site.
• Provides detailed backlog status updates to stakeholders.

Subcontractor to CNS | Y-12

• Championed the backlog efforts, identifying priorities, resources and processes to improve disposal request process.
• Prepared detailed reports on container backlog to project progress, and identify resource conflicts.

Provided technical and business expertise in the areas of, radiological engineering, assessments, document control, information technology, and issues management.

Specifically, this work has involved the following:

• As the Alternate Waste Certification Official (AWCO), scheduled and performed waste program management assessments, including the annual review of Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Waste Acceptance Criteria Implementation Crosswalk (NIC) and Waste Certification Program Plan (WCPP).
• As a Waste Management Specialist (WMS), certified waste characterization, calculations, process knowledge and packaging specifications to meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), DOT, Waste Control Specialist (WCS) and NNSS and other regulatory requirements.
• Assisted in management of assessments, actions for findings and OFIs, issues, and commitments in Assessment and Tracking System (ACTS).
• Performed Software Quality Assurance for BroadPointe Waste Management Safety Software Application.
• Screening of division issues to determine PAAA/WSH applicability and non-compliance reportability.
• Identified program needs and implemented processes to support waste acceptance criteria for WCS.
• Evaluated nonconformance and quality problems affecting waste certification activities.

Responsible for a combination of tasks in support of multiple organizations.

• Served as Division Computer Security Officer for Environmental Protection Services Division and Transportation and Waste Management Division.
• Prioritized and facilitated periodic document reviews and revisions for internal procedures, technical documents and forms.
• Maintained database systems to track and analyze training data.

Gained valuable experience with ORNL facilities, systems, and operations by providing services across the campus and responding to customer needs.

• Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.

Provided personalized customer service and managed accounts for one of the world's largest industrial services corporations.