Site Manager/Senior UXO Supervisor – Hawthorne, Nevada
About The Position
This position is contingent upon contract award and is expected to be based in Hawthorne, Nevada. We are seeking an experienced Site Manager (SUXOS) to lead our onsite Ordnance Demilitarization operations in Hawthorne, Nevada. This role is responsible for managing all phases of field activities related to munitions demilitarization, explosives demolition, and MPPEH processing while ensuring full compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, explosives safety standards, and Bay West quality procedures. The Site Manager (SUXOS) provides expert technical oversight, on-site leadership, and ensures safe and effective execution of project requirements. Compensation details will be shared upon contract award.
Requirements
- Graduate of a qualified Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school with at least 10 years combined military and commercial UXO experience. As an exception, a SUXOS may be a graduate of a qualified UXO school and have a combined eight years commercial and five years supervisory for a total of 13 years UXO experience, as required by DDESB TP18.
- Ability to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) background check to become a Possessor of Explosives on the company license.
- Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER, annual 8-hour refresher, and 8-hour OSHA Supervisor training.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Competency using Microsoft Office, email systems, and Windows.
- Proven ability to develop and implement programs that address complex operational challenges.
- Direct experience with DoD quality requirements and environmental regulations applicable to MMRP projects.
- Strong understanding of explosives safety criteria and all phases of MEC response operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of QA/QC practices associated with MEC activities and MPPEH documentation.
- Graduate of: U.S. EOD School, or Acceptable Allied Nation EOD school (Great Britain, Germany, Australia, Canada), or Accredited UXO Technician Level I program meeting DDESB TP-18 requirements.
- Minimum 8 years of EOD and/or UXO operational experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior on-site authority for UXO/MEC field operations.
- Manage day-to-day field activities, personnel assignments, schedules, and resource coordination.
- Ensure compliance with DoD, DDESB TP-18, explosives safety criteria, and all project-specific requirements.
- Lead daily safety briefings, operational updates, and hazard recognition training.
- Oversee MEC identification, surface and subsurface clearance operations, explosives demolition, and MPPEH management.
- Ensure accurate documentation of MPPEH explosives safety status and adherence to QA/QC standards for MEC-related activities.
- Maintain compliance with ATF requirements and serve as a Possessor of Explosives under the Company Explosives License.
- Prepare technical documentation, field reports, and quality logs in alignment with project and regulatory expectations.
- Serve as the primary on-site liaison to clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal project management staff.
- Interpret technical guidance, work plans, and DoD requirements to ensure operational excellence.
- Foster collaboration, problem-solving, and a strong culture of safety within all field teams.
Benefits
- paid time off
- health insurance options
- ancillary benefits to support life at all stages
- 401(k)
- employee assistance programs
- subsidies for professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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