UXO Field Technician II: Munitions Response Expert

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

WSP is actively seeking a UXO Technician to support a range of munitions response actions and field clearance activities. The role involves detecting, identifying, recovering, and disposing of UXO and MEC in varied field environments.

Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of EOD/UXO experience, HAZWOPER certification, and a strong understanding of explosive safety procedures. Willingness to travel and work in potentially remote sites is required.

Qualifications

• UXO Technician II qualifications per DoD TP-18.
• Minimum 3 years EOD/UXO experience, including munitions response actions or range clearance.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refresher.
• Experience recognizing MEC/UXO.
• Knowledge of explosive safety procedures and PPE.
• Ability to work safely in remote field environments and varying weather.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel and support field assignments as required.
• US citizenship is required due to client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconnaissance, identification and classification of UXO including missiles, bombs, projectiles, grenades, rockets, land mines and related fuzes.
• 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.
• Handle and store UXO and demolition materials per applicable requirements.
• Prepare UXO disposal sites and support demolition operations.
• Assemble and prepare firing systems for UXO disposal activities.
• Dispose of UXO and explosive materials using approved methods.
• Adhere to site health and explosive safety requirements and project procedures.
• Support technical documentation, field reporting and data collection efforts.

Skills

UXO safety knowledge

HAZWOPER 40-hour

MEC/UXO recognition

Explosive safety PPE

Field safety in remote areas

Travel readiness

US citizenship

Tools

Magnetometers

Job description

WSP is actively seeking a UXO Technician to support a range of munitions response actions and field clearance activities. The role involves detecting, identifying, recovering, and disposing of UXO and MEC in varied field environments.

Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of EOD/UXO experience, HAZWOPER certification, and a strong understanding of explosive safety procedures. Willingness to travel and work in potentially remote sites is required.