DSA Operator

**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 142054BR **Position Title** DSA Operator **Job Category** Maintenance **Business Line** Government **Country** United States of America **State/Province/Region** USA - Kentucky **City** Richmond **Why Choose AECOM?** AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public- and private-sector clients. With nearly 100,000 employees --- including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals --- serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in _Engineering News-Record_ magazine's annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by _Fortune_ magazine as a World's Most Admired Company. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high-rise buildings and government. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients' projects. A _Fortune 500_ firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com. **About the Business Line** **Government** AECOM's Global Support Services (GSS) organization resides within AECOM's Government business line and is comprised of three divisions --- International Development, Operations and Mission Support, and Global Programs. GSS has the international presence, personnel networks and procurement infrastructure to deliver support for any mission, anywhere. We optimize the reliability, availability and sustainability of equipment, logistics systems and facilities for clients around the world. GSS supports the U.S. Government, non-U.S. Governments and industry clients with worldwide program management, planning, design, operations and maintenance, logistics, aviation services, security, international development, environmental and civil engineering and mission and intelligence support. **Job Summary** AECOM is seeking a DSA Operator for the Bluegrass Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant project located in Richmond, KY. Typical Responsibilities Include: * Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. * Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations. * May be required to work overtime or varying hours to include shift work. * Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record. * Work in close proximity to and or in a chemical demilitarization facility. * Perform exclusion area entry control and air monitoring of entrants existing toxic areas of the facility. * Perform services and operate equipment relevant to demilitarization protective equipment (DPE) and other toxic entries. * Operate DPE suit sealer verifying proper seal. * Work with vendors on equipment repair and training. * Conduct toxic area pre-entry meetings. * Assist entry personnel in donning and doffing protective equipment. * Assist in procedure updating and review as required. * Assist in housekeeping throughout the facility. * Prepare work authorizations and safety permits pertaining to relevant tasks. * Perform toxic entries as required. * Complete all associated logbook entries and other documentation as required. * Perform duties as rescue personnel for DPE entries. * Transport DPE entrants as required. * Perform routine maintenance on DPE equipment. * Perform care and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and emergency breathing apparatus (EBA). * Operate DPE radio system and ensure serviceability. Return unserviceable radios to telecommunications personnel for repair. * Operate life support air compressor. * Fill SCBA and EBA compressed air cylinders. * Perform monthly inspections on SCBA, EBA, and associated compressed air cylinders. * Perform disassembly, sanitation, reassembly and inspection of industrial respirators used on site. * Perform industrial fit testing as required. * Perform Flow Testing on SCBA and EBA as required. * May be required to serve as an Emergency Response Team Member. Relocation Assistance Provided BGCAPP is subject to Army Regulations (AR50-6 Chemical Surety Program and AR190-59 Unescorted Access Program) which govern persons performing work under the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP) and Unescorted Access Program (UAP). Eligibility to be placed in a CPRP or UAP position requires US citizenship. Employees must favorably complete a series of screenings to include but not limited to: a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC) security investigation, drug/alcohol testing and medical examination. All employees are subject to and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment for the duration of their assignment. Respiratory screening and the ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may be required for this position. The ability to obtain/maintain access to the Blue Grass Army Depot is required. **Minimum Requirements** High school diploma or equivalent and 1 years' experience in a power, chemical, petrochemical, petroleum or other related industry Minimum Qualifications: * Must be a United States or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) site access * Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment * Must be able to pass pre-employment physical examination consisting of a cardiac stress test and a post-employment rescue 300lbs sled pull strength test while wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and OSHA Level A fully encapsulated chemical agent protective suit. * Must be able to maintain physical fitness to perform rescue operations and to wear supplied air respirator for extended periods of time under strenuous hazardous conditions. **Preferred Qualifications** * Chemical demilitarization experience * Experience working in a procedurally compliant, environmental or safety environment * Experience working in a toxic/hazardous materials environment * Emergency response experience in an industrial, military, rescue service, or related environment **What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click here at http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EEO-is-the-Law-poster-supplement.pdf to view the EEO Is The Law poster.