Data Recovery Technician

EPSI Worx is seeking a dedicated and organized Data Recovery technician to support one of our clients in Washington, DC. The recovery technician directly reports to the acting Project Managers. Duties and responsibilities include utilizing HAZMAT gear and appropriate tools to recover records and other forms of Data from environments that pose a detriment to the data being recovered; boxing and packaging of records and data; removing records and data from their current environment into a holding environment; and removing any hazardous materials as identified by Project Managers.  Additionally, the Data Recovery Technician will visually inspect records and data mediums during the boxing and packaging phases to determine which records and data mediums are ‘at risk of recovery’ from different contamination and deterioration levels.

Please note: Hazmat gear is designed to protect from particulates and other hazardous materials. Materials you may encounter include mold, various building materials, asbestos, among others. It is important for all applicants to always follow the direction of the Project Managers as Project Managers will strive to make the work as safe as possible. 

Responsibilities:

• Utilize HAZMAT gear and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to recover records and other data mediums.
• Visually inspect records and data to determine ‘at risk for recovery’ records and data.
• Stage and palletize data in the appropriate boxes, pallets and spaces determined by the project managers.
• Conduct a search of the areas to ensure that no records are left unpacked.
• Shelve and un-shelve records as instructed by the project supervisors.
• Stage and palletize the boxes for pickup and assist in any moving activities to the holding location.
• Unpack and pack project supplies as required.
• Removal of trash to appropriate receptacles as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience utilizing Hazmat gear preferred.
• Experience in document recovery not required but a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and work effectively in hazardous conditions.
• Physical ability to lift at least 40 lbs. and move boxes and files as needed.