Ordnance Technician

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

ERG is seeking a full-time ordnance technician to support of Department of Defense (DoD) clients working on-site at a federal facility site in Indian Head, Maryland. This role will work in a variety of explosive and chemical processing areas supporting the Decontamination and Demolition Branch in tasks associated with hazardous waste disposal. The Ordnance Technician will work closely with manufacturing personnel, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget

Perform safe handling of energetics, energetic waste, hazardous materials, and decontamination chemicals. Safely locate, identify, demolish, inactivate, or decontaminate hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, or ordnance according to applicable regulations and procedures

Perform a variety of duties such as operation of energetic transport vehicles and inspection and handling of energetic material, and operation of equipment used for energetic decontamination and disassembly/demolition operations

Use of equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, trucks, material or weight handling equipment, and other lifting equipment for transportation of energetic and hazardous materials

Understand and utilize hazardous waste practices for transport and storage per base and state/federal regulations

Maintain chain-of-custody and inventory records of energetic and hazardous materials using automated information systems and/or paper logbooks

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production and handling of energetic and hazardous material

Interact with technical clients to provide coordination and support on all decontamination and demolition activities

Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs); identify hazards related to operations and implement appropriate mitigations to eliminate or minimize potentially hazardous effects to people, facilities, or the environment

High School Diploma or equivalent

5 years of experience in explosives decontamination operations

Previous experience in ordnance or weapons systems or with inventory/warehouse a plus

Must be able to obtain Department of Defense (DOD) Secret clearance

Ability to pass AMMO-18 Certification class; previously obtained a plus

Ability to pass other qualifying trainings regarding energetics safety, hazardous material handling, driver safety, etc

Excellent written and oral communication skills

This position will require a pre-employment physical exam

You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs

This position requires lifting objects weighing up to 50 and up to 100 pounds

Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals)

Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts

Must be able to access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, and climbing ladders or stairs

Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around

Ability to adhere to all safety procedures which include wearing approved safety gear and attire

Ability to work with Microsoft Office products

Ideal candidates will have direct experience with explosives safety planning, storage, handling, transportation, or disposal