Lead Ordnance Specialist (Explosives / Energetics)

Vectrus, Inc; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X, a global defense solutions provider, seeks a Lead Ordnance Specialist with a minimum of seven years of hands-on experience in explosives decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition to support government programs. The role requires adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards and will involve field operations and facility decontamination activities.

Responsibilities include training and maintenance on decontamination equipment, SOP/WRF reviews, explosive residue handling,

Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of experience directly related to explosives / energetics decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of and responsibility for ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train, operate, and perform maintenance on explosive decontamination equipment.
• Review and implement Work Review Forms (WRF) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) prior to performing field operations, conforming to Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
• Visually recognize explosive constituents.
• Safely handle, package, transport, and store explosive residue.
• Execute explosive sampling plans, ensuring accurate and timely submission for analysis.
• Maintain periodic training requirements as well as all safety and quality regulations.
• Assist the Manufacturing Department in the execution of WRFs and SOPs for the decontamination of explosives manufacturing facilities and ordnance storage facilities at Navy, DoD, and non-DoD sites.
• Performs explosive characterization surveys at former manufacturing facilities. Executes explosive sampling plans, ensuring accurate and timely submission for analysis.
• Quality Control.
• Technical support.
• Site Assessments and Surveys.
• Contingency Planning.
• Regulatory Compliance.

Skills

Explosives

Decontamination

Demilitarization

Explosive Sampling

OSHA Compliance

SOP Review

Training & Maintenance

Education

HAZWOPER Certification

Naval Explosives AMMO 18-DL

Naval Explosives Safety AMMO-49-DL

DOT Explosive Handler Certification

CDL with HAZMAT Endorsement

Tools

WRF Review Procedures

SOP Review Procedures

Job description

Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking a Lead Ordnance Specialist with no less than seven (7) years of experience related to explosives / energetics decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition to support our Government customer.

Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

Lead Ordnance Specialist responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Train, operate, and perform maintenance on explosive decontamination equipment.
• Review and implement Work Review Forms (WRF) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) prior to performing field operations, conforming to Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
• Visually recognize explosive constituents.
• Safely handle, package, transport, and store explosive residue.
• Execute explosive sampling plans, ensuring accurate and timely submission for analysis.
• Maintain periodic training requirements as well as all safety and quality regulations.
• Assist the Manufacturing Department in the execution of WRFs and SOPs for the decontamination of explosives manufacturing facilities and ordnance storage facilities at Navy, DoD, and non-DoD sites.
• Performs explosive characterization surveys at former manufacturing facilities. Executes explosive sampling plans, ensuring accurate and timely submission for analysis.
• Quality Control.
• Technical support.
• Site Assessments and Surveys.
• Contingency Planning.
• Regulatory Compliance.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications:

• Candidate shall maintain a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification (40-hour initial and eight (8) hour annual refresher training, as required).
• Candidate shall complete and provide certificates for either the Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control (AMMO 18-DL) or the Naval Explosives Safety for Supervisors / Managers (AMMO-49-DL), as well as Military Munitions Rule training courses described in Appendix D of NAVSEA OP-5, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore (no later than 30 days after hire).
• Candidate shall have taken the Department of Transportation (DOT) Explosive Handler physical examination and provide certification to support acceptability to work with explosives.
• A State-issued Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a HAZMAT endorsement is strongly preferred.

Experience / Skills:

• At least seven (7) years of experience directly related to explosives / energetics decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of and responsibility for ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Clearance Requirement:

• At a minimum, candidates must possess an active Secret (Tier 3) level Security Clearance.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.