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Ordnance Technician

ERG

Job Location:

Indian Head, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 17 April 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a full-time ordnance technician to support of Department of Defense (DoD) clients working on-site at a federal facility site in Indian Head Maryland. This role will work in a variety of explosive and chemical processing areas supporting the Decontamination and Demolition Branch in tasks associated with hazardous waste disposal. The Ordnance Technician will work closely with manufacturing personnel engineers contractors and government stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely on schedule and within budget

Job Description:

Perform safe handling of energetics energetic waste hazardous materials and decontamination chemicals. Safely locate identify demolish inactivate or decontaminate hazardous munitions pyrotechnics or ordnance according to applicable regulations and procedures
Perform a variety of duties such as operation of energetic transport vehicles and inspection and handling of energetic material and operation of equipment used for energetic decontamination and disassembly/demolition operations
Use of equipment including but not limited to forklifts trucks material or weight handling equipment and other lifting equipment for transportation of energetic and hazardous materials
Understand and utilize hazardous waste practices for transport and storage per base and state/federal regulations
Maintain chain-of-custody and inventory records of energetic and hazardous materials using automated information systems and/or paper logbooks
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production and handling of energetic and hazardous material
Interact with technical clients to provide coordination and support on all decontamination and demolition activities
Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs); identify hazards related to operations and implement appropriate mitigations to eliminate or minimize potentially hazardous effects to people facilities or the environment

Qualifications and Skills:

High School Diploma or equivalent
5 years of experience in explosives decontamination operations
Previous experience in ordnance or weapons systems or with inventory/warehouse a plus
Must be able to obtain Department of Defense (DOD) Secret clearance
Ability to pass AMMO-18 Certification class; previously obtained a plus
Ability to pass other qualifying trainings regarding energetics safety hazardous material handling driver safety etc
Excellent written and oral communication skills
This position will require a pre-employment physical exam
You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs
This position requires lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes dust heat ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals)
Ability to stand walk push pull squat bend and reach during shifts
Must be able to access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet confined spaces and climbing ladders or stairs
Use carts dollies hand trucks and other gear to move items around
Ability to adhere to all safety procedures which include wearing approved safety gear and attire
Ability to work with Microsoft Office products
Ideal candidates will have direct experience with explosives safety planning storage handling transportation or disposal

$75000 - $115000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is . ERG may on occasion screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype Teams GoToMeeting or another type of video platform. However any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If youre a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERGs online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources via email at emailprotected or call .

ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

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