Ground Operations Technician

AT Process Technologies•Berwick, ME

23h•Onsite

About The Position

AT Process Technologies (ATP) develops and deploys modular energetics production plants using continuous, automated processes designed to generate little to no waste. ATP is building a core team to establish autonomous skidded production systems. The Ground Operations Technician works alongside the Site Manager, engineering team, and reliability team to prepare test pads and facilities for equipment load-in, support hardware installation and testing, and assist the crew as needed. This is a hands-on, physical role requiring comfort operating heavy machinery and working in a fast-moving test-pad environment where safety is especially important because of the energetic materials involved. The role includes preparing and maintaining test pads and facilities, setting up and breaking down test configurations and temporary infrastructure, supporting installation and rigging of equipment, and operating machinery to move and place equipment. The technician also supports testing and commissioning, follows site safety protocols, maintains field-work areas, and keeps relevant logs and documentation current. The position requires working on-site and traveling as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in ground operations, field service, industrial maintenance, or a similar physical or technical role.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, or skid steers, or similar equipment.
Comfort with rigging, lifting, and safely moving heavy equipment.
Ability to work hands-on outdoors and in test-pad, field, and plant environments in all weather conditions.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through on site readiness and safety.
Ability to work as part of a crew, take direction in a fast-paced test environment, and communicate issues clearly.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must be a U.S. Person and able to obtain a security clearance.
Ability to work on-site and travel as needed.
Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school training.
Valid heavy-equipment license or certification.
EOD background or equivalent military or industrial explosives-handling experience.
Experience supporting test operations, range operations, or launch/static-fire ground operations.
Crane and/or rigging certification, such as NCCCO or NCCER, or equivalent hands-on rigging experience.
Experience assembling or supporting skidded or modular equipment builds.
Working knowledge of mechanical drawings, P&IDs, or site-layout drawings.
Experience in defense, aerospace, energetics, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Work with the Site Manager and engineering crew to prepare test pads and facilities for equipment load-in and load-out.
Set up and break down test configurations, staging areas, and temporary infrastructure before test events.
Support installation, positioning, and rigging of skids, process equipment, and test hardware at ATP and customer sites.
Drive and operate heavy machinery and material-handling equipment, including forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers, and cranes, to move and place equipment.
Assist engineering and reliability teams during setup, testing, and teardown.
Assist with rigging, hoisting, and safe movement of heavy or sensitive equipment and components.
Ensure test pads are ready for scheduled test events and flag readiness gaps to the Site Manager and engineering team.
Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, commissioning, and factory or site acceptance testing alongside engineers.
Follow and help enforce site safety protocols, especially those related to handling and testing energetic materials.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe test-pad and field-work environment.
Keep punch lists, equipment logs, and as-built/as-run documentation accurate and up to date.