Radon Testing Technician

SoBran, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SoBran, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Radon Testing Technician to support field operations at military and civilian sites. You will learn and perform radon testing, document detector placements, and help with data entry and reporting.

The role requires physically capable candidates who can travel and lift equipment, with opportunities to pursue NRPP certifications within 6–12 months and to contribute to safety and quality on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen able to pass background check for base access.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 45 days per trip, up to 40% per year.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in general construction and use of hand and power tools.
• Veteran status is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Commitment to NRPP certification for Radon Measurement and Mitigation within specified timelines.
• Must comply with all drug testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn radon testing in buildings of various sizes, including military installations, and document results in the data base.
• Place and retrieve radon detectors and record deployments and readings.
• Carry detector equipment and assist data collection personnel as needed.
• Learn radon mitigation diagnostics and installation of mitigation systems.
• Work indoors and outdoors; use ladders and high lift equipment as required.
• Assist with general shop duties and warehouse tasks as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Physical stamina

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Careers

For people who want to make a difference

Whether you're a mail screener, engineer, logistics specialist, operations manager or biomedical researcher, you can make a difference working with SoBran.Typically, you'll work within client facilities, often with high levels of client contact and visibility. Being cordial, respectful, responsive, cooperative, and service-oriented is as critical to the job as specific skills and experience.We encourage all employees to act as owners and contribute ideas and solutions.

SoBran's success hinges on our employees. We maintain a professional, ethical work environment, and ensure that our people have the tools and training to achieve, and opportunities for learning and advancement.

Ethical Workplace

Ethics are guiding principles at SoBran, not a catchword. That means:

• Fair and equitable treatment for all employees
• A workplace grounded in dignity, respect and conducive to success
• Opportunities for training, continuing education, and career advancement
• An emphasis on delivering quality and value to the customer
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. See federal EEO laws here: EEO Poster

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Competitive Compensation

SoBran believes in recognizing a job well done. We provide tools for long-term success and reward our team equitably, recognizing their contributions and efforts.Compensation and benefits include:

• Industry competitive salaries
• Opportunities for internal advancement and interdepartmental transfers
• Performance-based evaluation process

SoBran is seeking a Radon Testing Technician for our Oak Ridge, TN location:

Duties will include but not limited to:

Description of Duties:

• Trainable to learn how to conduct radon testing in various size buildings, particularly on military installations and entering data into data base
  • Testing consists of placing and retrieving (picking up) various types of radon detectors used to determine radon levels in rooms in Residential and Non-residential buildings
  • Work consists of carrying duffle bags of radon detectors and/or acting as the data collection person documenting the placement or retrieval of the detectors
  • Carry tubs/bags of detectors
  • Work is indoors but can require walking between buildings
• Trainable to learn how to perform radon mitigation diagnostics and mitigation system installations on military Residential and Non-residential large buildings and entering data into data base.
  • Diagnostics consists of the use of various instruments, hand tools and power tools (e.g., hammer drills) to perform sub-slab permeability studies and radon source investigations to determine types and number of mitigation systems to install
  • Mitigation consists of the use of various instruments, hand tools, and power tools (e.g., hammer drills, core rigs) to install various types of mitigation systems
  • Work is both indoors and outdoors
  • Willingness to use ladders and high lift equipment
  • Willingness to enter utility tunnels and tight spaces

General Shop Duties

• Warehouse
  • Assist in storage of equipment and materials in warehouse
  • Warehouse organization and cleanliness
  • Packing equipment and materials for CONUS and OCONUS projects
• General Office Duties, including assisting in the preparation of reports and data entry

Job Requirements:

• US. Citizen with ability to pass background check to obtain base pass to U.S. Military installations
• The ability to Travel both domestic and international up to 45 days per trip up to 40% of the year
• Current issued passport and driver's license
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience in general construction and use of tools
• Veteran with knowledge of military rank/protocols a plus
• Able to lift tubs/equipment up to 75 pounds
• The ability to use hand truck and forklift with appropriate training
• Basic knowledge and use of computers to conduct searches for materials and equipment (web search) and use of Microsoft Office applications, Excel and Word
• Become NRPP certified Radon Measurement Professional or National Radon Safety Board equivalent within 6 months of hire
• Become NRPP certified Radon Mitigation Specialist or National Radon Safety Board equivalent within 12 months of hire
• Must comply with all company drug testing requirements