EOD Personnel - Ukraine

Tetra Tech•Knoxville, TN

2d•Remote

About The Position

Tetra Tech seeks qualified, experienced personnel for several roles supporting its Humanitarian Mine Action Project in Ukraine. Roles include Master EOD Technicians (IMAS Level 3+), EOD mentors and training instructors, UXO safety and quality control officers, EOD and engineer divers, HMA mechanical instructors/operators, and personnel with HMA operational clearance experience at Field Manager or Team Leader level. Assignments may be short- or long-term and involve travel, living and working in multiple locations, and operating in varied climates. The position is remotely carried out and requires daily work outdoors in austere conditions. Responsibilities vary by specialty. Training personnel deliver theoretical and practical instruction in EOD, mine clearance, battle area clearance, mechanical operations, and diving disciplines; develop training materials; mentor and build the capacity of host-nation personnel; and support safe, standards-compliant operations. Clearance personnel provide technical advice and guidance, prepare operational documentation, oversee assigned clearance tasks, and support ordnance removal, disposal, destruction, and physical security and stockpile management activities. UXO safety and quality personnel implement and monitor health, safety, and quality requirements, inspect operations and equipment, document and investigate incidents, and report operational progress. Mechanical instructors train teams and host-nation instructors in mechanical demining, support field operations, and may operate mechanical plant machinery. Candidates must meet qualifications specific to the role. General qualifications include fluency in English, the ability to work with an interpreter, international experience living and working overseas in arduous conditions, relevant role certificates, a valid driver’s license, and a passport with at least one year remaining. Knowledge of applicable U.S. DoD and IMAS standards, industry requirements, and international best practices is required. Associate’s or bachelor’s degrees are preferred for senior positions. Compensation is commensurate with experience and project/contract requirements. A pre-employment drug screen is required, along with a physical if needed.

Requirements

Fluent in English and able to work with an interpreter to clearly relay subject matter to students.
International experience that includes living and working overseas from the candidate’s normal place of residence and motivation to work under arduous conditions.
Certificates of completion for the role applied for; a valid driver’s license; and a passport with at least one year remaining.
Knowledge of applicable U.S. DoD and IMAS standards, industry requirements, and international best practices.
Instructor/Mentor/HMA Clearance: UXO or EOD program completion certificate or equivalent military certification to the required standards, including IMAS Level 3+ for the specified instructor/mentor/HMA clearance roles; demonstrable HMA program or environment instructor experience.
UXO Safety & Quality Control Officers: UXO or EOD program completion certificate or equivalent military certification to IMAS Level 3; demonstrable experience with QMS, HSE plans, SOP compliance monitoring, reporting, QC procedures, AHA production, accident investigations, and electronic activity-recording platforms.
EOD Divers: military diving qualification; practical hands-on field and training experience; experience with Self-Contained Air Diving Equipment and Open Space Diving System; and at least 100 logged commercial dive hours.
EOD Divers: ability to instruct theoretical and practical diving levels up to and including Diving Supervisor level.
HMA Mechanical Instructor: experience or certification with mechanical demining equipment and machinery is relevant to the role; the posting identifies IMAS Level 2/3 certification and experience with specified assets as desirable.
Ability to travel for varying periods, live and work in multiple locations, and work outdoors in varied climates and austere conditions.
Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods in all weather, carry out TFM/TA job roles for 6–8 hours daily, complete IEDD/EOD RSPs daily, and spend prolonged periods in vehicles traveling to task sites.
Passport must have at least one year remaining and multiple pages available.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree for senior positions.
Proven instructional experience and a military formal training qualification and certificate or civilian equivalent instructor qualification.
40-hour or 8-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Secret clearance for former U.S. EOD candidates.
First Aid training; Offshore First Aid is desirable for EOD Divers.
Construction or Hazardous Waste Operations experience.
Experience using Survey 123 or other reporting platforms.
Qualified or certified power boat operator for EOD Divers.
EOD Divers: experience with underwater EOD/IEDD, underwater engineering, hydraulic tools, cutting equipment, search techniques, construction and demolition, Dive Supervisor duties, ROVs, diving equipment maintenance, and decompression chambers.
HMA Mechanical Instructors: training or demonstrable experience with DOK-ING MV-4 and MV-10, GCS-100 and GCS-200, FAE PT-300D-MINE, and Bozena 5; experience operating JCB 4CX backhoe and JCB JS220 excavator; mechanical and welding experience.
Construction or hazardous waste operations experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver theoretical and practical EOD, mine clearance, battle area clearance, mechanical operations, or diving instruction, as applicable to the role.
Train and mentor host-nation instructors and personnel, support national capacity development, and promote sustainable capabilities.
Develop lesson plans, exams, practical tests, presentations, and other training-management materials.
Provide technical advice and operational guidance for UXO detection, identification, clearance, and assigned HMA tasks.
Prepare operational documentation and reports, including SOP documentation, survey and hazard reports, clearance plans, completion reports, and weekly operations reports.
Ensure HMA clearance teams are properly trained, equipped, and rehearsed, and manage the day-to-day execution of assigned clearance tasks.
Provide expertise and oversight for safe-to-move ordnance removal, unsafe disposal, destruction, and physical security and stockpile management activities.
Implement and monitor health, safety, and quality-control plans and procedures for UXO-related activities.
Conduct and document safety, operational, and equipment inspections; monitor compliance; and identify required changes to health and safety procedures.
Notify project personnel about incidents, coordinate investigations, complete required documentation, and maintain incident reports.
Deliver and support mechanical demining training, including instruction in the use of demining machines and commercial off-the-shelf plant machinery.
Mentor national personnel on live operational diving tasks and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.
Work safely, follow internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards, report health and safety concerns, maintain professional knowledge, and perform additional assigned duties.