Designated Entry Attendant � Utility Distribution Operations and Maintenance

Career Opportunities; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k program with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA seeks a Designated Entry Attendant to monitor safe tunnel entry and maintain communications with personnel in confined spaces at the Capitol Power Plant. This is a full-time assignment on the Monday-Friday day shift, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, designated essential with 24/7 on-call availability for critical repairs and emergencies.

You will maintain communications, perform the Confined Space Supervisor duties, correctly complete entry permits, and read floor plans to navigate facilities.

Qualifications

• Completed safety training such as OSHA 30 or USACE 40-hour safety course.
• At least 1 year of experience in labor or related field.
• Ability to read floor plans and navigate facilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with personnel inside tunnels and monitor entrant safety.
• Perform Confined Space Supervisor duties and complete entry permits.
• Collect readings and maintain entry documentation.
• Secure egress and follow confined space procedures.
• Read floor plans to navigate facilities and support entry operations.
• Assist emergency communications per the Emergency Operating Plan.
• Support emergency response activities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Read floor plans

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

Designation

Designated Entry Attendant Utility Distribution Operations and Maintenance

Location

Washington DC Capitol Power Plant

Position Summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Designated Entry Attendant to monitor safe tunnel entry and maintain communications with personnel working in confined spaces at the Capitol Power Plant This is a full time assignment during the MondayFriday day shift 600 am to 230 pm The position is designated essential and requires 247 on call availability for critical repairs and emergency work

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with personnel inside utility tunnels and monitor entrant safety
• Perform the assigned Confined Space Supervisor role and correctly complete entry permits
• Collect required readings from attendants and maintain entry documentation
• Secure egress hatches against pedestrian access
• Follow applicable confined space procedures and coordinate emergency communications
• Read floor plans to navigate facilities and support safe entry operations
• Maintain familiarity with the Emergency Operating Plan and support assigned emergency response activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed 30 hour OSHA safety course or 40 hour USACE Construction safety course
• At least one 1 year of experience in the labor field
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to read floor plans to navigate facilities
• Ability to lift move and carry weights up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Required licenses and certifications must be valid and current upon contract award

Obtain and maintain tunnel entry certificates in asbestos awareness permit required confined space and heat stress prevention; maintain annual refreshers for asbestos awareness and heat stress prevention

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain reliable communications and accurate permit documentation
• Knowledge of applicable confined space entry procedures and the ability to monitor personnel safety
• Attention to detail when collecting readings and securing entry and egress areas
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Access PowerPoint Project Outlook Teams SharePoint and the CMMS tools needed for assigned duties
• Effective listening business writing and verbal communication; ability to adapt to shifting priorities and coordinate with stakeholders

Security Requirements

• Must receive favorable United States Capitol Police screening and complete required fingerprinting photography and badging before unescorted site work
• Must satisfy employment authorization verification through E Verify and comply with site access and identification requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential duties and access assigned work areas with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to lift move and carry weights up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to monitor tunnel access areas and maintain attentive communication throughout entry operations
• Ability to follow required entry procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment

Wage Rate

Between 2718 4377 per hour included is 542 for Health & Welfare Position is Contingent Upon Award

Equity & Inclusion

LAUKOA is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative ActionVEVRAA federal contractor All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits

• LAUKOA offers a best in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401k program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more

Internal Preference

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration