Miranda Combs
Gray,Tennessee
Summary
Accomplished Transportation/Waste Management professional with extensive experience at Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc., specializing in regulatory compliance and leadership. Successfully led the TWM Shipping Program to improve operational efficiency and strengthen critical partnerships. Demonstrates expertise in strategic workforce planning and data-driven decision-making, ensuring project success and adherence to regulations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation/Waste Management Shipping Unit Manager
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
Erwin, Tennessee
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for managing the TWM Shipping Program.
- Including the transportation, receipt, storage, and disposition of nuclear materials, as well as radioactive, hazardous, and biohazardous waste.
- Principal liaison with internal/external customers and contractors for transportation, receipt, product, and waste disposition.
- Lead and provide direction to NFS personnel in the discipline of shipping and receiving, both waste and product.
- Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of product and waste shipments with internal and external customers.
- Direct and control the purchase of equipment, goods, and services, as required to support the NFS Shipping Program.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with external customers, vendors, and facilities.
- Oversee the procurement and maintenance of containers, vehicles, and equipment to support the transportation, storage, and disposal of waste.
Transportation/Waste Management Waste Specialist
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
Erwin, Tennessee
07.2018 - 09.2023
- Interface with on-site waste generators to develop solutions to technical problems associated with the Transportation/Waste Management Department.
- Provide direction to waste generators for adherence to on-site and off-site Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC).
- Determine waste characterization, packaging, storage, and disposal strategies for waste streams.
- Manifest compliant waste shipments in accordance with procedures and 49 CFR.
- Responsible for ensuring the site Transportation/Waste Management (TWM) programs are compliant with federal and state waste regulations.
Transportation/Waste Management Operations Supervisor
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
Erwin, Tennessee
03.2006 - 07.2018
- Supervise hourly bargaining-unit employees.
- Prepare and review bills of lading for incoming and outgoing product shipments.
- Coordinate with various departments, both on-site and off-site, for incoming and outgoing product shipments.
- Maintain log books for the accountability of special nuclear material for the Shipping Department.
- Assign daily job assignments (manpower).
- Review and plan all weekly job schedules for the Transportation and Waste Management Department.
- Review/Sign-off on Standard Operating Procedures for the Transportation/Waste Management Operations Department.
- Maintain current procedures, training requirements, and standards for the Transportation/Waste Management Operations Department.
- Investigate any discrepancies found while completing shipment paperwork.
- Investigate any discrepancies found in incoming shipments from other facilities.
Transportation/Waste Management Clerk
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
Erwin, Tennessee
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Performed check weighing of all incoming and outgoing material
- Responsible for compiling paperwork for shipments.
- Responsible for ensuring that the expected material was received.
- Shipper's documentation.
- Conducted an inventory of special nuclear material.
Nuclear Process Operator
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
Erwin, Tennessee
11.2002 - 01.2004
- Perform various operations with special nuclear material using highly technical and chemical-processing equipment.
- Monitor and analyze product content to ensure safe radiation levels.
Education
Bachelor Science - Major in Biology, Minor in Business Administration
Virginia Intermont College
Bristol, Virginia01.2002
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, Virginia01.2000
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, Virginia01.2000
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Efficiency Management
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Effective Time Management
- Strong Organizational Ability
- Effective Leadership
- Consistently Reliable
- Informed Decision-Making
- Proactive Learner
- Effective Communication
Awards
- Scholarships for college tuition
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Dean’s List
- Advanced Radioactive Materials Shipper Certification
- DOT HAZMAT certified
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certified
- RCRA certified
- Site Derivative Classifier (DC)
- Active DOE Q Clearance
Certification
- Advanced Mixed Waste Shipper Certification - 01/12/24 - 01/12/27
- IATA: Transportation of Dangerous Goods & Radioactive Materials by Air Certification - 11/16/23 - 11/16/25
- Certificate of Completion: Emerging Leader Mentoring Program as a Mentee - 04/04/24
- Completion of the Ken Blanchard Situational Leadership II - 02/15-16/22
- Certificate of Completion: Leadership Foundations (BWXT) - 04/10-12/18
- Completed The Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) training - 2014
Timeline
Transportation/Waste Management Shipping Unit Manager
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Transportation/Waste Management Waste Specialist
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
07.2018 - 09.2023
Transportation/Waste Management Operations Supervisor
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
03.2006 - 07.2018
Transportation/Waste Management Clerk
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
01.2004 - 03.2006
Nuclear Process Operator
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
11.2002 - 01.2004
- Advanced Mixed Waste Shipper Certification - 01/12/24 - 01/12/27
- IATA: Transportation of Dangerous Goods & Radioactive Materials by Air Certification - 11/16/23 - 11/16/25
- Certificate of Completion: Emerging Leader Mentoring Program as a Mentee - 04/04/24
- Completion of the Ken Blanchard Situational Leadership II - 02/15-16/22
- Certificate of Completion: Leadership Foundations (BWXT) - 04/10-12/18
- Completed The Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) training - 2014
Bachelor Science - Major in Biology, Minor in Business Administration
Virginia Intermont College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
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