Supervisor, UXO

Day & Zimmermann Company; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company seeks an experienced Supervisor, UXO to lead ordnance clearance, assessment, demilitarization, disposal and testing activities on site at Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada. You will supervise UXO personnel and direct safety-compliant remediation for the depot.

Position may require security clearance and US citizenship. The role emphasizes SOP development, staff training in range safety and incident response, with a focus on regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Certified EOD/UXO per DDESB TP-18.
• 8+ years explosives ordnance disposal/UXO operations with supervisory experience.
• State Blaster license and UXO database registration; ability to obtain/state clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise UXO reconnaissance, location, recovery, classification, identification and disposal for military UXO and hazardous ordnance items.
• Oversee safe disposal methods for propellants and ammunition; determine demolition material requirements.
• Prepare SOPs, status/technical reports, annual clearance sweep plans and project records.
• Train staff in range safety, demolition techniques, hazardous materials handling and safe work practices.
• Provide UXO Safety Observer services and respond to incidents with assessment, control and remediation as needed.

Skills

UXO operations

Leadership

Safety procedures

Range safety

Disposal planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified EOD/UXO (DDESB TP-18)

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Supervisor, UXO.

The Supervisor, UXO supervises ordnance clearance response, UXO assessment, demilitarization, disposal, and destructive testing activities at Hawthorne Army Depot. This job provides technical support to Munitions and Logistics and Demil Operations, directs assigned UXO personnel, and responds to ammunition and explosives incidents to support safe, compliant remediation.

Position may require security clearance, consistent with contract requirements and government approval. U.S. or Naturalized citizenship is required.

This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV.

As the Supervisor, UXO here's the work you'll do:

• Supervise UXO reconnaissance, location, recovery, classification, identification, and disposal activities for military UXO, hazardous ordnance items, inert ordnance residue, and range clearance sweeps. Direct visual and electronic location of surface and subsurface UXO and oversee excavation and recovery activities for disposal purposes.
• Supervise segregation of scrap ordnance residue from ordnance items deemed hazardous and oversee safe disposal of propellants, ammunition, and related components by burning or detonation. Determine appropriate methods, procedures, processes, and demolition material requirements to support safe and efficient disposal.
• Prepare and maintain Standing Operating Procedures, status reports, technical reports, annual clearance sweep plans, project documentation, and related information required to support UXO and demilitarization operations
• Train Munitions Destroyers, UXO personnel, and other assigned employees in range safety, operational procedures, demolition techniques, hazardous materials handling, and safe work practices
• Provide UXO Safety Observer and escort services for non-ordnance qualified personnel working in areas with suspected UXO or ordnance hazards. Respond to ammunition and explosives incidents across the Depot and provide assessment, control, and remediation support when appropriate.
• aintain compliance with applicable federal, state, local, Company, and governmental requirements. Report actual or potential safety and environmental concerns and reinforce ethical standards, Company values, and safe performance of assigned work.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Knowledge of demilitarization, disposal, destructive testing, and UXO operations sufficient to direct work in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, Company, and governmental requirements.
• UXO technical capability sufficient to locate, recover, classify, identify, and dispose of military UXO, conduct range clearance sweeps, and respond to ammunition and explosives incidents.
• Leadership capability sufficient to supervise assigned UXO personnel, train employees in safe procedures, and reinforce safe, compliant execution of field activities.
• Demolition and disposal planning capability sufficient to determine safe disposal methods, required demolition materials, quantities, and operational controls for munitions items and components.
• Technical documentation capability sufficient to prepare SOPs, status reports, technical reports, annual clearance sweep plans, and other required project records.
• Communication and judgment capability sufficient to coordinate with management, agencies, and field personnel while exercising appropriate discretion in safety-sensitive situations

And if you have these qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Certified EOD/UXO qualification or equivalent in accordance with DDESB TP-18 required.
• 8 years+ explosives ordnance disposal, UXO operations, munitions disposal, or related experience, including supervisory experience
• Certified EOD/UXO in accordance with DDESB TP-18 required. Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications outlined in the Company Master Training Plan
• State Blaster license and UXO database registration and number required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada driver's license, the appropriate level of government security clearance, and clearance through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Must be able to perform safety-sensitive duties in a safe and effective manner while remaining alert and aware of potential work and safety hazards.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $67,200- $100,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows.

• Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
• medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage
• life, AD&D and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
• parental leave
• family leave
• other paid time off
• voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)