Airport Safety Technician

Battelle; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule with every-2-

Hybrid arrangement: 60% in-office / 40

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle in Egg Harbor Township, NJ seeks an Airport Safety Technician for a full-time, on-site role. You will maintain facilities and equipment, fabricate mockups, install sensors, and perform firefighting operations during testing.

The position requires an associates degree or equivalent experience, strong electrical/mechanical skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Work is 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, outdoors in various weather with PPE, and may require limited travel.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field with 3 years experience or high school diploma with 5 years experience in electrical/mechanical/fabrication.
• Experience testing electrical or mechanical components.
• Experience in firefighting.
• Ability to wear PPE including respirators or SCBA.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in summer/winter.
• Sole US Citizenship with eligibility for Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, fabrication, basic electrical tasks, and install sensors.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment (small engines, vehicles, tools).
• Perform firefighting operations during testing.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Report activities and completed work according to procedures.

Skills

Firefighting experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Associates degree in related field

High school diploma with 5 years experience

Tools

Machining tools

Hydraulic systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Airport Safety Technician. This is a full-time on-site position located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Airport Safety Technicians maintain facilities, vehicles and other assets and fabricate project related mockups, equipment, or prototype devices. They perform firefighting operations during testing. Work includes exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Firefighting operations involves wearing personal protective equipment. The candidate will work under the supervision of a senior technician. Work schedules are the Government’s regular working hours, Monday - Friday, and 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as welding, fabricating, basic electrical tasks, and installation of sensors.
• Help troubleshoot and conduct maintenance on equipment (small engines, vehicles, machine tools)
• Perform firefighting operations during testing.
• Follow safety policy and procedures.
• Report activities and completed work according to procedures.

Key Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field; three (3) years of applicable experience or High school diploma; five (5) years of experience demonstrating or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in electrical / mechanical / fabrication skills.
• Experience testing various electrical or mechanical components.
• Experience in firefighting
• Experience wearing and willingness to wear personal protective equipment including full or half-faced respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Ability to lift equipment weighing 50lbs.
• Ability to withstand exposure to outdoor summer and winter temperatures.
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license.
• This candidate must demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision/direction from senior project personnel.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Occasional travel (e.g., 2-3 times per year) may be required.
• Sole US Citizenship with eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating common machining tools such as mills, lathes, and drill presses.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience as a forklift operator.
• Experience and/or specific knowledge of airport related research activities is preferred. This airport safety research related experience must include specific knowledge of airport safety research task areas, or closely related tasks.

Compensation Data

• Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly range for this role is $21 - $28/hr, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities.

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws). Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.

No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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