Steven Bakhtiar

Affiliation

WIPP/SIMCO

Biography

As Central Characterization Program Lead Site Project Manager ensures that personnel conducting Acceptable Knowledge (AK) activities are qualified and trained in State and Federal RCRA regulations associated with solid and hazardous waste characterization. The SPM is responsible for reconciling AK information with characterization data. Steven N. Bakhtiar's professional summary showcases his extensive 39 years of experience in various fields such as sample management, environmental safety and health, regulatory compliance, project management, human resource management, budget laboratory operations, quality assurance, assessments, training, science education, actinide chemistry, radiological control, and waste management. Noteworthy accomplishments include managing a large laboratory staff of 330 at one point in his career.