UXO Field Managers (SUXOS, UXOQCS, UXOSO) - Kwajalein

Tetra Tech • Huntsville, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Tetra Tech is hiring UXO Field Managers for the MEC Removal Action on Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The roles include Senior Unexploded Ordnance Supervisor (SUXOS), Unexploded Ordnance Safety Officer (UXOSO), and Unexploded Ordnance Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS). The project also includes clearance activities on Roi-Namur as directed by the client. Bachelor Quarters lodging will be provided on Kwajalein or Roi-Namur, along with a meal card. The project is anticipated to be completed in April 2027.

The position supervises and coordinates UXO detection, identification, investigation, and clearance operations in assigned areas. It provides technical leadership for personnel and field operations, with responsibility for safe, efficient, compliant work aligned with approved plans, project requirements, regulations, explosive safety standards, and client requirements. The role coordinates with project management, quality control, safety personnel, client representatives, and other stakeholders to address operational issues, maintain schedules, and deliver project objectives.

The schedule is currently five 10-hour workdays per week. Depending on employment duration, personnel may be eligible for company-approved rotational leave benefits. Pay is commensurate with experience, role, and project or contract. A pre-employment drug screen is required, along with a physical if needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of NAVSCOLEOD or an accredited UXO school.
• Qualified in accordance with TP-18.
• 10 or more years of experience as a UXO Team Leader or UXO Technician III.
• Prior experience serving as a UXO Field Manager on similar projects.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record within the past three years.
• Valid passport with at least one year remaining for international travel.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis.
• Able to walk long distances across varied outdoor terrain, climb, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Able to maintain physical stamina and hydration in tropical or arid environments.

Nice To Haves

• Ammo and Explosives Handler Certification.
• Associate degree or higher for senior-level positions.
• International experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate UXO detection, identification, investigation, and clearance operations within assigned areas.
• Provide leadership and technical oversight to UXO personnel and manage daily field operations, personnel assignments, equipment utilization, and operational planning.
• Serve as the on-site supervisor for assigned field activities, ensuring work quality, productivity, safety performance, and adherence to project and client objectives.
• Coordinate with project management, quality control, and safety personnel to resolve operational issues, maintain schedules, and achieve contract deliverables.
• Ensure UXO operations comply with approved procedures, site-specific health and safety plans, explosive safety submissions, and applicable federal, state, host nation, and client requirements.
• Conduct daily briefings, monitor field activities, and mentor and guide UXO personnel.
• Verify personnel, equipment, and resources are properly assigned, maintained, and available for MEC response operations.
• Identify, communicate, and address safety, quality, or operational concerns that could affect personnel, project objectives, or regulatory compliance.
• Maintain field documentation, production records, and operational reports as required.
• Support project management with planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination with clients and project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Bachelor Quarters lodging provided on Kwajalein or Roi-Namur.
• Meal card provided.
• Company-approved rotational leave benefits may be available depending on employment duration.
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Work/life balance commitment and flexibility.
• Learning and development opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborative team atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed