Airport Safety Technician

Battelle • Atlantic City, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking an Airport Safety Technician II. This is a full-time position located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. The role involves applying specialized electrical, mechanical, and fabrication skills to maintain facilities, vehicles, assets, and infrastructure. Technicians will also construct project-related mockups, equipment, or prototype devices as needed and perform firefighting operations during testing under the supervision of a senior technician. The work schedule follows government working hours, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. This role requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and using personal protective equipment during firefighting operations. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of experience demonstrating electrical, mechanical, and/or fabrication skills.
• Experience testing various electrical or mechanical components.
• Experience in firefighting operations.
• Experience wearing — and willingness to wear — personal protective equipment, including full or half-faced respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to withstand exposure to outdoor temperatures during both summer and winter conditions.
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision or direction from senior project personnel.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to produce technical written documentation and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be a US citizen or a foreign national who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating common machining tools such as mills, lathes, and drill presses.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience as a forklift operator.
• Experience in and/or specific knowledge of airport-related research activities, including familiarity with airport safety research task areas or closely related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, fabricating, basic electrical tasks, and installation of sensors in support of test operations.
• Perform firefighting operations during testing, including wearing full personal protective equipment.
• Construct project-related mockups, equipment, or prototype devices from test plans, standard engineering drawings, or other sources.
• Troubleshoot and conduct maintenance on equipment including small engines, vehicles, and machine tools.
• Produce technical written documentation to support the generation of technical reports or documents for the program manager.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures applicable to testing and facility operations.
• Report activities and completed work in accordance with established procedures.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
• Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote).
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness incentives and benefits.
• Optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED