Senior UXO Field Operations Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 6,048,000 - 8,817,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior UXO Supervisor to oversee field operations and ensure compliance with DoD requirements, leading multiple UXO teams in remediation and clearance activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive UXO/EOD experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex field operations while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards. This role can involve travel to various sites including Houston, TX, and other locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of EOD/UXO experience, including significant experience performing munitions response actions and/or range clearance activities.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience overseeing UXO or related field operations.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refreshers.
• Current 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing an Explosive Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Military Service and/or Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB)-approved site plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site munitions response activities and operational range clearance projects.
• Lead and supervise multiple UXO field teams, providing technical guidance and operational oversight.
• Review and evaluate daily field reports and project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assess risks associated with the movement of unexploded ordnance (UXO) or discarded military munitions (DMM) within a Munitions Response Site (MRS) or operational range and provide approval for movement when risks are determined to be acceptable.
• Ensure protective works, equipment, and exclusion zone operations are conducted in accordance with applicable DoD policies, DDESB approvals, and federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain compliance with site-specific health and safety plans.
• Support project managers and clients through effective communication, scheduling, and operational planning.

Skills

UXO-TIII

UXOQCS

UXOSO

Leadership

Safety

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior UXO Supervisor to oversee field operations and ensure compliance with DoD requirements, leading multiple UXO teams in remediation and clearance activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive UXO/EOD experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex field operations while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards. This role can involve travel to various sites including Houston, TX, and other locations.