Technical Manager

** Job Overview:*
* This position reports to the Program Manager in support of the Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D) of facilities primarily located at the Kesselring Site and potentially the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, both located in upstate New York. The Technical Manager will be responsible for the preparation of policies and procedures for radiological and RCRA D&D activities under DD&R Task Order 4 at the Naval Reactors sites under the cognizance of the Department of Energy.

** Key Responsbilities/Accountabilities:*
* + The Technical Manager will contribute to establishing the requisite administrative requirements to enable mobilization to the site(s) and the planning of subsequent D&D activities.

+ The Technical Manager will interface with other Program staff to develop D&D strategies, coordinating and reporting to DOE and site stakeholders as appropriate.

+ This position requires the ability to write reports and procedures, participate in project meetings, present and speak in front of a group, and work in a team environment.

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* + The position requires a minimum of five years of experience in the nuclear and/or D&D industry (working knowledge of D&D Industry standards) with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field of study required.

+ Experience in the fields of construction, demolition, remediation, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, lifting & rigging preferred.

+ Prior shipyard, DOE, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience strongly preferred.

+ Experience in radiological and environmental decontamination and decommissioning fields a plus.

+ Must be a US Citizen; no dual citizenship.

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Level L Security Clearance.

+ Ability to pass and maintain a medical clearance for entry into radiological areas.

+ Occasional overtime and travel may be required (infrequent).

** Additional Information:*
* + Relocation assistance available to those who qualify

+ Competitive salary with annual performance reviews

+ Higher compensation possible for a candidate with extensive experience and credentials.

+ Complete company benefits package

+ Company sponsored DOE clearance

+ Tuition reimbursement program available

** Job Overview:*
* APTIM is currently seeking a junior- level Environmental Technician/Chemist/Analyst to join the project support chemical staff. The first assignment will be as a member of the team performing the field analysis for an insitu treatment project located in the Binghamton, NY area. The project is treating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the site soil and groundwater and requires continuous, real-time, quantitative monitoring of target VOCs within the building interior on a 24/7 basis.

APTIM is deploying two Selective-Ion Flow-tube mass spectrometer (SIFT-MS) units to cover the requirements. The SIFT-MS units are manufactured and will be installed by Syft Technologies, Ltd. (Syft). Each SIFT-MS will have multiple sample lines to provide VOC monitoring at several required points within the building. The individual hired for this position, after being provided training by Syft during the system installation process, will be expected to operate, check and/or calibrate the units with limited supervision and to using the software tools provided create deliverables including calibration/QC summaries and time-based reports of VOC concentrations detected.

Typical tasks at the project will include daily quality control and calibration checks of the SIFT-MS units, recalibration as needed, real-time review of instrument output during normal working hours, assisting in the compilation of defined time-periods of data into monitoring reports and reporting of results to project personnel. They will also be performing other periodic air monitoring tasks such as SUMMA canister sampling, and general walk-through air monitoring.

Periodic check-in via remote links of the system operation may be required after normal working hours.

At the conclusion of the project APTIM will seek to assimilate the successful candidate into its project field sampling and analytical support team performing a variety of project support tasks including field sampling, field-screening analysis, and assisting other disciplines such as quality and health and safety. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to project team members.

This will be a full-time position based for 7-9 months at the aforementioned project site and thereafter as a member of a high-travel project support team in a work from home or hybrid office model at the nearest in APTIM office.

** Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:*
* + Participate in assisting with the installation of the SIFT-MS units and the numerous sample lines planned. During this time the manufacturer (Syft Technologies) will provide training on system operation and set-up including setting up the instrument libraries…