Contamination Worker

Job Overview:

This is a Non-Exempt position in support of the Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D) activities at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in support of the Naval Reactors Program. Candidates should have experience and knowledge of standard construction activities and methods using hand and power tools. Workers receive specific training in radiological controls, hazardous materials, and asbestos abatement and are expected to maintain their knowledge levels.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Demolition and dismantlement of equipment and structures
• Mechanical disconnection and segregation of out-of-service machinery
• Scaffold erection and working at heights
• Radiological decontamination and component removal in strict compliance with radiological work procedures
• Asbestos abatement of facilities and components
• Environmental investigation and remediation activities
• Segregation and packaging of hazardous, non-hazardous, chemical, and radiological wastes

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 years minimum experience in Construction and/or Demolition
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to be Verbatim Compliant to work/safety procedures
• Use of wide range of hand and power tools
• Carpentry and mechanical skills
• Ability to work in strict Safety-focused work environment
• Ability to take written and practical examinations
• S. Citizen - No Dual Citizenship
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with rigging and mechanical lifting equipment
• Experience working with Asbestos, Lead, PCBs and other Hazardous Materials
• Asbestos certification
• 40HR HAZWOPER
• Experience working by OSHA guidelines and standards
• Prior experience in radiological D&D and remediation a plus
• U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program/ DOE experience a plus

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $TBD. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits  

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/. 

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.   
• Company paid and optional Life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).  The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in.  The details of the largest plan are found here: 
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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