Lightning Protection Technician

Applied Technical Services LLC (ATS or the Company) is a leading provider of critical testing inspection certification and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing power generation aerospace medical and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2300 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

We are seeking a Lightning Protection Technician to join our Lightning Protection Services team in Norcross GA. You will perform inspections repairs and installations of lightning protection systems on commercial buildings as well as generate reports and maintain accurate records. The ideal candidate has a strong construction or safety background is comfortable working at heights and is able to balance physical labor with basic office work.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections repairs and installations of lightning protection systems on commercial buildings including flat roofs office towers and skyscrapers.
• Write detailed inspection and repair reports.
• Safely climb ladders access building roofs and work at heights.
• Operate hand tools (wrenches drills etc.) to perform repairs and installations.
• Provide professional timely communication with project managers and clients.
• Work both independently and as part of a small field team to complete jobs on schedule.
• Travel regionally (primarily GA TN FL) and occasionally nationwide for projects.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety protocols.

Required Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 15 years of work experience preferred; will consider motivated candidates with less experience or new graduates.
• Construction background strongly preferred.
• Safety knowledge (OSHA standards) preferred.
• Ability to work in both office and field settings. (approx. 60% field and 40% office with fluctuations).
• Basic computer skills (Word Excel email creation and grammar).
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Comfortable working on commercial building roofs and climbing straight ladders. Working at heights is required.
• Ability to work outside and perform physical labor (approx. 60% field and 40% office with fluctuations).
  • Repair work is physical labor inspections are light labor and the office setting is minor physical labor.
• Field work in inclement weather is required.
• Familiarity with hand tools.
• Punctuality timeliness and flexibility with work hours (standard 7:30 a.m. start; typically an 8-hour day but can include 12-hour days on rare occasions).
• Valid drivers license and ability to meet ATS driving record standards.
• Ability to travel for projects (primarily southeastern U.S. occasional national).
• Must be able to pass a physical exam background check and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance in order to access military bases and perform job duties.

U.S. Persons Only

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly the company will consider only U.S. Persons for this position. A U.S. Person includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e. green card holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation gender expression gender identity transgender sex stereotyping order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and other categories protected by federal state or local law.