What are the responsibilities and job description for the Explosive Test Operator - ATSS position at TRAX Corporate Office?
Job Description
Provides technical advice and performs operations related to ammunition and high explosives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Applies concepts, policies, and guidelines contained in applicable SOPs / Risk Assessments to thoroughly inspect and / or modify foreign and / or domestic ammunition or explosives.
- Reviews available models, drawings, x-rays and schematic diagrams prior to the modification of domestic or foreign ammunition / explosives.
- Formulates plans to safely and effectively modify ammunition for static detonation.
- Reviews test plans to ensure that all technical test requirements are met.
- Collects test data and prepares inspection reports on damage to munitions before and after rough handling, packaging, or transportation tests or munitions that have been fired and recovered for analysis tests.
- Prepares explosive charges for static detonation tests and employs series, parallel, and combination firing circuits to fire charges.
- Conducts searches of firing and recovery ranges for hazardous unexploded ordnance and other live and inert ammunition components.
- Collects unserviceable, deteriorated, and obsolete explosives and residue, ammunition and ammunition components from loading plants, test sites, and storage areas.
- Prepares demolition pits, determines compatibility of items to be placed in pits for destruction, and engages in demolition operations by burning or detonation in accordance with Federal and State environmental regulations and permits.
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Satellite Accumulation Site(s) (SAS) / Temporary Storage Site (TSS) / Temporary Storage Disposal Facility (TSDF) Management
Qualifications
Required Skills and Qualifications
a) Ammunition Skill Level III Certification in accordance with ATC Regulation 350-8
b) Explosive Test Operator Certification in accordance with ATC Regulation 350-7.
Physical Qualifications
Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements
The above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
Other Job Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rate of Pay / Benefits
Hourly Rate : $57.03
Benefits Information
Our company offers a generous benefits package including 3.5 weeks of personal leave (accrued) and 11 paid holidays. This position is eligible for health, vision, and dental care with options for employee only, employee plus one, employee and children, and family coverage. As well as company provided Short-Term Disability, AD&D, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Other optional benefits include retirement plans through a 401(k) and Roth IRA, Dependent Care FSA, Healthcare FSA, HSA Accounts (only for applicable high deductible plans), Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Insurance, and Legal Insurance.
Salary : $57
