UXO Field Specialist: Safe Detections & Disposal

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a UXO Technician II to support munitions response actions and range clearance. The role involves detection, recovery, and disposal of UXO, with training and safety as top priorities. Travel to multiple project sites nationwide is required.

Required qualifications include 3+ years of EOD/UXO experience, current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, and ability to work in remote field environments under varying weather conditions. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of EOD/UXO experience.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refresher training.
• US citizenship is required for client requirements.
• Ability to travel and support field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconnaissance, identification, and classification of UXO.
• Conduct subsurface UXO investigations using magnetometers and 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.
• Perform storage, accountability, and handling of UXO and demolition materials.
• Prepare UXO disposal sites and support demolition operations.
• Assemble firing systems for UXO disposal activities.
• Conduct disposal of UXO and explosive materials through approved methods.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and project procedures.
• Support technical documentation, field reporting, and data collection.

Skills

EOD/UXO experience

Safety procedures

Travel capable

Communication skills

HAZWOPER cert

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a UXO Technician II to support munitions response actions and range clearance. The role involves detection, recovery, and disposal of UXO, with training and safety as top priorities. Travel to multiple project sites nationwide is required.

Required qualifications include 3+ years of EOD/UXO experience, current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, and ability to work in remote field environments under varying weather conditions. US citizenship is required.