DoD Ordnance Technician — Decontamination & Demolition

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) seeks a full-time ordnance technician to support DoD clients on-site at a federal facility in Indian Head, Maryland.

The role involves handling energetic materials, decontamination, and working with engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget project completion. The position requires 5 years in explosives decontamination, ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, and readiness to participate in safety trainings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in explosives decontamination operations.
• 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 trainings regarding energetics safety, hazardous material handling, driver safety, etc.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operate energetic transport vehicles and inspect/handle energetic material.
• Use lifting equipment for transportation of energetic and hazardous materials.
• Maintain chain-of-custody and inventory records of energetic and hazardous materials.

Skills

Safety procedures

Ordnance experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AMMO-18 Certification

Job description

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) seeks a full-time ordnance technician to support DoD clients on-site at a federal facility in Indian Head, Maryland.

The role involves handling energetic materials, decontamination, and working with engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget project completion. The position requires 5 years in explosives decontamination, ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, and readiness to participate in safety trainings