UXO Field Technician - Munitions Response & Recovery

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a UXO Technician to support munitions response actions and range clearance. You will detect, classify, recover, and dispose of UXO and MEC in diverse field environments, following strict safety standards.

You will also assist in site preparation, disposal operations, and data collection, traveling to multiple sites as required while upholding stringent explosive safety practices.

Qualifications

• Meet UXO Technician II (UXO-TII) qualifications as defined by DoD TP‑18.
• Minimum 3 years of EOD/UXO experience, including munitions response and range clearance.
• Current 40‑Hour HAZWOPER with annual refresher.
• Experience recognizing MEC and UXO; knowledge of explosive safety and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform UXO reconnaissance, identification, and classification of UXO and MEC.
• Conduct subsurface UXO investigations using magnetometers and approved equipment.
• Excavate and recover buried UXO safely using manual and mechanical methods.
• Store, handle, and account for UXO and demolition materials per requirements.
• Assist disposal site preparation and support demolition operations.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and project procedures.
• Support field reporting and operational data collection.

Skills

EOD/UXO experience

HAZWOPER certification

US citizenship

Safety procedures & PPE

Field teamwork & communication

Travel readiness

Education

UXO Technician II qualifications (DoD TP-18)

Tools

Magnetometer operations

Job description

WSP USA seeks a UXO Technician to support munitions response actions and range clearance. You will detect, classify, recover, and dispose of UXO and MEC in diverse field environments, following strict safety standards.

You will also assist in site preparation, disposal operations, and data collection, traveling to multiple sites as required while upholding stringent explosive safety practices.