Contamination Worker/Electrician

Job Overview

This is a Non-Exempt position in support of the Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D) mission at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. This position supports APTIM's execution of facility characterization, deactivation, dismantlement, demolition, environmental remediation, and waste management activities. The role requires adherence to strict safety, radiological control, environmental, and quality assurance requirements. 

Candidates should possess a Pennsylvania Electrical License or equivalent experience, along with a strong knowledge of industrial construction, demolition, and maintenance activities involving hand and power tools. Workers will receive training in radiological controls, hazardous materials handling, asbestos abatement, and site-specific work practices and will be expected to maintain required qualifications.

Candidates should be prepared to perform duties as both an Electrician and a Contamination Worker in support of field operations.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Serve as a qualified Electrician during deactivation, dismantlement, demolition, and remediation activities.
• Verify electrical disconnects and equipment de-energization.
• Perform electrical inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications.
• Execute and oversee Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities.
• Support pre-job planning and hazard identification for electrical work.
• Assist with demolition and dismantlement of facilities, systems, and equipment.
• Perform mechanical disconnection and isolation of out-of-service systems and components.
• Perform radiological decontamination and component removal in compliance with approved radiological work procedures.
• Participate in environmental investigation and remediation efforts.
• Segregate, package, and prepare hazardous, non-hazardous, chemical, and radiological waste streams for disposition.

Basic Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Electrical License, where applicable, or equivalent electrical training and experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial construction, demolition, maintenance, or D&D experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in accordance with approved work instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• General carpentry and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated and safety-focused environment.
• Ability to successfully complete written and practical qualification examinations.
• U.S. Citizen with Real ID to access Federal Site.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required site access authorization and security clearance, if required.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as an Electrical Foreman or Crew Lead.
• Experience with rigging and mechanical lifting equipment.
• Experience working with asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other hazardous materials.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience working in accordance with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience supporting radiological D&D, remediation, or nuclear facility operations.
• Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), Naval Reactors, or commercial nuclear projects.
• Experience with radiological work controls and contamination worker qualifications.

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 $75.00 Per Hour. 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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