Field UXO Technician I – Explosives Safety & Detection

Olgoonik; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Olgoonik in Hawthorne, NV seeks an UXO Technician I to conduct munitions and explosives of concern related activities, including MEC clearance, documentation of explosives safety status, and operating in support of DOD-controlled materials.

This role requires field conditions, ability to work in teams, and adherence to safety protocols; travel to field sites may be required and candidates must have EOD training.

Qualifications

• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Ability to operate excavator and front-end loader machinery.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Performs reconnaissance and classification of UXO.
• Identifies ordnance and related components.
• Performs location of subsurface UXO using magnetometers.
• Assists in excavation procedures on buried UXO.
• Assists in preparation of firing systems for UXO disposal operations.
• Operates a PPE decontamination station and inspection of salvage UXO materials.

Skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Munitions recognition

Education

Military EOD School graduate

UXO-TI / EOD course

Job description

Olgoonik in Hawthorne, NV seeks an UXO Technician I to conduct munitions and explosives of concern related activities, including MEC clearance, documentation of explosives safety status, and operating in support of DOD-controlled materials.

This role requires field conditions, ability to work in teams, and adherence to safety protocols; travel to field sites may be required and candidates must have EOD training.