Decon Laborer 04151 NWP

North Wind Group•Crescent Junction, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Decon Laborer for the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project performs construction decontamination tasks at the Moab and Crescent Junction sites. Portage, Inc., is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992, Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations, remedial/response actions, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic waste for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20, 2017, Portage, Inc., was acquired by North Wind Group.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
0-3 years of experience in construction, decontamination and basic maintenance duties.
Ability to clearly communicate professionally, both orally and in written form, and to maintain records related to the job.
Motivated and willing to work as part of a team and perform multiple job functions.
Possess the ability to execute tasks after receiving written or oral instructions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts, pending demand.
Must pass pre-employment background check.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential card.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver license is highly preferred, but not required for the Decon Laborer position.
Ability to qualify as a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Radiation Worker II and complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) worker qualification and pass a HAZWOPER/respirator user medical exam.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning and decontamination activities.
Performing all duties in accordance with project policies and procedures, and complying with all federal, state, and local regulations for secure and safe operation.
Conducting a thorough inspection of the tools and equipment assigned.
Safely operate hand tools and powered hand tool equipment in different configurations as assigned
Properly completing all necessary paperwork as required by project procedures and federal, state, and local laws.
Performing work required in a timely manner and maintaining adequate production in order to meet service schedules.