Decontamination & Thermal Process Operator II (Fort Detrick)

Facility Services Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Services Inc. is seeking a PT SSP Operator II for its Fort Detrick, MD facility to oversee decontamination processes with strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The role combines thermal process control with decontamination oversight to ensure safe, compliant operations. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent, willingness to learn, and the ability to communicate technical information.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willing to learn, follow instructions and work well with other members of the team.
• Able to communicate technical information effectively.
• Sufficient computer experience to scan and email documents, create and edit Word and Excel documents.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Must be able to obtain a NACI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, notify and document all activities for the TEDS Units.
• Comply with the TE-29 Teds Surveillance Technician Procedure Manual.
• Perform visual equipment checks and inspections, monitor batch cycles and take readings on the equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Record daily water meter readings of the facility.
• Visually inspect mechanical spaces, equipment, interior and exterior utility systems for compliance.
• Initiate deficiency logs and deviation documents and follow-up with a service order request.
• Immediately report Level 1 alarms or utility failures to the Government Site Security Control Center.
• Monitor building equipment alarms, process equipment alarms, record pressure and temperature readings on cook tanks and HVAC equipment, and incoming steam pressures to the TEDS units.
• Perform routine inspections on decontamination equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Maintain accurate records of decontamination cycles, equipment performance, incidents, and maintenance actions.
• Work with engineering, safety, and operations teams to optimize and perform decontamination processes and improve efficiency.
• Follow all procedural manuals provided by the government for surveillance, monitoring and recording purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Willing to learn

Communicate technical information

Computer literacy (Word/Excel/Email)

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Facility Services Inc. is seeking a PT SSP Operator II for its Fort Detrick, MD facility to oversee decontamination processes with strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The role combines thermal process control with decontamination oversight to ensure safe, compliant operations. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent, willingness to learn, and the ability to communicate technical information.