Field UXO Technician: Munitions Response & Clearance

WSP in the U.S.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a UXO Technician II to support munitions response and range clearance across multiple U.S. sites, including Nashville. You will detect, classify, recover, and dispose of UXO and MEC while adhering to safety standards.

Candidate must have 3+ years of EOD/UXO experience, a valid 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, and the ability to travel to field sites. US citizenship is required for this client project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of EOD/UXO experience, including significant experience supporting munitions response actions and/or range clearance activities.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refresher training.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing MEC, particularly UXO.
• Knowledge of explosive safety procedures and proper PPE use.
• Ability to travel and support field assignments as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconnaissance, identification, and classification of UXO, including missiles, bombs, projectiles, grenades, rockets, mines, and fuzing systems.
• Conduct subsurface UXO investigations using magnetometers and other approved detection equipment.
• Perform excavation and recovery of buried UXO using manual and mechanical methods.
• Locate and identify surface UXO through visual inspection and field reconnaissance.
• Establish and maintain safe holding areas for recovered UXO.
• Handle and store UXO and demolition materials per requirements.
• Prepare UXO disposal sites and support demolition operations.
• Assemble firing systems for UXO disposal activities.
• Conduct disposal of UXO and explosive materials via approved methods.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and project procedures.
• Support technical documentation, field reporting, and data collection efforts.

Skills

EOD/UXO experience

HAZWOPER certification

MEC recognition

PPE safety procedures

Teamwork and communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Magnetometer operations

Job description

WSP is seeking a UXO Technician II to support munitions response and range clearance across multiple U.S. sites, including Nashville. You will detect, classify, recover, and dispose of UXO and MEC while adhering to safety standards.

Candidate must have 3+ years of EOD/UXO experience, a valid 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, and the ability to travel to field sites. US citizenship is required for this client project.