UXO Technician III

HydroGeoLogic, Inc • Huntsville, AL

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a UXO Tech III, you may be asked to serve as a Team Leader supervising and performing on-site demilitarization of MEC and handling of demolitions material. This role involves extensive travel and long-term on-site work. To perform the duties of this position, a person will need to be in good physical health and be able to lift 50 pounds in order to perform field tasks. Personnel in this position must be able to walk safely over rugged terrain and tolerate weather extremes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for UXO Technician Level III as outlined in Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) Technical Paper 18 (TP 18) Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technicians and Personnel.
• Graduate of a military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school of the United States (U.S.), Canada, Great Britain, Germany or Australia OR Graduate of a formal training course of instruction or EOD Assistant Course.
• Eight (8) years of combined active duty military EOD and/or UXO experience in munitions response actions or range clearance activities, as appropriate for the contracted position.
• Must be able to perform all functions enumerated for UXO Technician I and UXO Technician II.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, regulators, project team members, and company management.
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.).
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required.
• All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.

Nice To Haves

• Computer knowledge with MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS Project and PowerPoint a plus
• BA of BS degree

Responsibilities

• Prepare explosive storage plans as needed.
• Prepare required UXO munitions response actions and/or range maintenance administrative reports.
• Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in the preparation of risk and hazards analyses.
• Conduct daily site safety briefs.
• Supervise the conduct of all on-site UXO-related operations.
• Inspect and certify and/or verify MPPEH as safe or to the explosive hazard it may present for transfer within the Department of Defense (DoD) or release from DoD control per current policies and standards.

Benefits

• Vacation is awarded annually on the employee's anniversary date, based on applicable Wage Determinations and project guidelines.
• Career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED