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Field Equipment Technician
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What they do
An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
$49,472 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Responsible for the maintenance recordkeeping and oversight of all Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Detection systems as well as mail processing equipment, sensors, decontamination units and associated equipment to maintain mail security and the security of the operation.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- CBR calibration, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting errors.
- Perform decontamination systems preventative maintenance, set up and break down.
- Perform basic concepts in environmental field sampling.
- Develop equipment maintenance standard operating procedures (SOP), updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and maintenance record management.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE
- Minimum of four (4) years of CBR (military) and/or HAZMAT Technician (Civilian) background with in-depth knowledge of chemical, biological, and radiological detection to include operator level (or higher) calibration, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
- Knowledge of applicable operations and maintenance codes and regulations.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft computer applications.
- Experience in commercial off the shelf (COTS) CBRN equipment consumables inventory, shelf-life management and re-ordering.
- Experience in basic concepts in environmental field sampling.
- Experience in writing equipment maintenance standard operating procedures (SOP), updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and maintenance record management.
- Basic troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to reference and utilize technical manuals as needed.
- Ability to follow technical directions from product engineers or technicians.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred:
- Active SECRET clearance preferred.
- Experience in decontamination systems preventative maintenance, set up and break down.
- 10- or 30-hour OSHA certification preferred (but not mandatory).
- Current CPR/First aid certification preferred (but not mandatory).
- Basic information technology and electronics experience beneficial (but not mandatory).
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate the work requirements with various staff and subcontractors.