UXO Technician III – Hawthorne, Nevada

Bay West LLC•Hawthorne, NV

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Bay West is seeking a qualified UXO III to support explosive safety and munitions response operations. This position is contingent upon contract award and is expected to be based in Hawthorne, Nevada. Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector, with over fifty years of experience delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Requirements

Graduate of a qualified Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school with at least eight years combined military and commercial UXO experience. As an exception, a UXO TIII may be a graduate of a qualified UXO school and have at least eight years commercial UXO experience, as required by DDESB TP18.
Valid driver’s license
40-hour HAZWOPER training, 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training, 8-hour OSHA Supervisor training

Responsibilities

Ability to handle in a safe manner the vehicle assigned to drive within and in the vicinity of the site
On-the-job training including, but not limited to, familiarity with the process, procedures, and equipment used for conducting MEC-related activities
Supervise and perform the on-site demilitarization of munitions of explosive concern (MEC), and handling of demolition materials
Inspect and certify and/or verify Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) as safe, or as to the explosive hazard it may present for transfer within Department of Defense (DoD) or release from DoD control per current policies and standards
Willingness to work overtime, variable schedules, and/or rotating shifts as required
Proficient in basic computer applications and capable of operating standard office equipment
Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information in both routine and emergency situations
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a safety-critical environment
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety footwear, gloves, and eye protection, and work in compliance with environmental and safety regulations
Maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform essential job functions, including participation in drills, contingency operations, and emergency response activities
Other duties may be assigned