Senior Unexploded Ordnance Supervisor (SUXOS) Philippines

H&L Environmental Services LLC; Floridablanca; On-site; PHP 4,553,733 - 6,071,645; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Overtime pay

HAZWOPER pay

Job summary

H&L Environmental Services LLC is seeking a qualified Senior UXO Supervisor for a 6-month assignment in the Philippines. This role demands a minimum of ten years of relevant experience, including five years in supervisory positions. The successful candidate will manage teams, conduct operational activities, and ensure safety compliance during the disposal of hazardous munitions. Strong organizational and communication skills are vital, alongside a valid driver's license and passport.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of EOD and/or UXO experience.
• Five (5) years' supervisory experience required.
• Basic user level of Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Locate, identify, and dispose of munitions effectively.
• Manage project operations and personnel in the region.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

Military EOD experience

Supervisory experience

Explosives safety knowledge

Effective communication

Process improvement

Education

EOD training course or military equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

GPS equipment

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At HL Environmental, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems. At HL we specialize in UXO remediation, operational range sustainment , Facilities Operations and Maintenance and 3rd Party Quality Assurance.

HL Environmental is looking for qualified unexploded ordnance Senior UXO Supervisor (SUXOS) for a 6 month assignment in thePhilippines.

Primary Function

Responsible for locating, identifying and disposing of foreign and domestic explosive devices using advanced geophysical equipment and techniques per the specific project according to the Project Manager and the Client's specifications. Actively support and uphold the Company's stated vision, mission and values.

Essential Functions

Perform UXO and operational management duties including:

• Manage teams of personnel conducting project operations in assigned region
• Develop operations plan to achieve company goals
• Create and present daily, quarterly, and annual operational updates & reports
• Identify, anticipate, and resolve customer issues in a timely manner
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost optimization initiatives
• Liaise with other teams in analyzing and resolving business problems
• Perform regular operations reviews to identify any issues/inconsistencies
• Perform resource allocation and work assignment for implementing business expectations
• Determine operational risk factors and provide relevant mitigation plans
• Implement changes in workflow and work scope to meet business expectations
• Reconnoiter and classify UXO and DMM
• Identify all types of military munitions, including possible fuzes and their condition, armed or unarmed
• Examples of these military munitions are: bombs, guided missiles, projectiles, rockets, land mines and associated components, pyrotechnic items, military explosives and demolition materials, grenades, submunitions
• Excavate subsurface UXO and DMM
• Move and/or consolidate UXO and DMM that has been determined acceptable for movement within a Munitions Response Site (MRS) or Munitions Response Area (MRA)
• Transport demolition materials and/or UXO and DMM that have been determined safe for transport
• Prepare firing systems, both electric and non-electric, for demilitarization operations
• Operate personnel decontamination stations
• Assist in the inspection of Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) for the presence of explosive hazards
• Construct UXO related protective works
• Properly store explosive materials per applicable guidance
• Determine precise location in field environment using a variety of techniques such as use of global positioning equipment, or basic land navigation techniques using topographical map and compass
• Perform field collection procedures to identify contaminated soil
• Prepare an on-site holding area to temporarily stow MEC that has an acceptable risk of movement
• Operate modes of transportation for transporting UXO
• Perform limited technical supervision of UXOSP
• Escort personnel who are not directly involved in UXO related operations (e.g., personnel performing environmental monitoring)
• Inspect MPPEH for the presence of explosives safety hazards
• Supervise and perform the on-site demilitarization of MEC and handling of demolition materials
• Prepare an explosives storage plan per all applicable guidance
• Prepare required UXO munitions response actions and/or range maintenance administrative reports
• Prepare standard operating procedures for on-site munitions responses and/or for range clearance activities
• Assist in the preparation of risk and hazards analyses
• Conduct daily site safety briefings
• Supervise the conduct of all on-site UXO related operations
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all explosives operations
• Supervise multiple teams
• Assist in development of munitions response plans

Job Requirements

Prior military EOD or graduate of formal training course of instruction

• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of prior military EOD and/or commercial UXO experience
• Must have five (5) years' experience in supervisory positions
• Must have significant experience in all aspects of munitions response actions or range clearance activities, as appropriate for the project
• If former military must have received a honorable discharge
• Must be available to work outside the normal schedule when dictated by needs of the company
• Ability to work in harsh working conditions, outdoors, and/or in extreme temperatures
• Basic user level of computer systems related to Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel), databases, and documentation control systems
• Must be capable of moving through rough terrain for extended periods of time (8 plus hours per day)
• Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation at a frequency as required by contract
• Must be able to pass an OSHA physical
• Must have 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• Must have current 8 Hour annual HAZWOPER Refresher (if applicable)
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license
• Must have valid U.S passport that will not be expiring within 6 months.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements dictated by project requirements
• Must be able to work 10 hours a day/ 6 days per week
  • Per diem, overtime, and HAZ payavailable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Strong initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines