UXO Safety Officer

KEMRON Environmental Services; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KEMRON Environmental Services seeks a UXO Safety Officer to enforce health and safety standards for UXO/MEC operations. You will analyze risks, establish site-specific controls, and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with DoD and local requirements.

This role requires travel to project sites nationwide, TP-18 qualifications, and leadership of field safety briefings with thorough documentation and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Must meet current DDESB TP-18 requirements for the UXO Safety Officer position.
• Must be qualified to perform UXO Sweep Personnel and UXO Technician I, II, and III functions as required by TP-18.
• Working knowledge of UXO/MEC operations, explosives safety, exclusion-zone controls, hazard analysis, and safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret project safety plans, DoD/DDESB requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for safety briefings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement approved explosives and UXO health and safety programs.
• Analyze operational risks and establish site-specific safety requirements and exclusion zones.
• Conduct, document, and report safety inspections of UXO/explosives operations.
• Ensure protective works and equipment comply with DoD, DDESB approvals, and safety requirements.
• Operate and maintain air-monitoring equipment at sites with potential airborne contaminants.
• Lead daily site safety briefings and communicate hazards and PPE requirements.
• Perform UXO Technician III-level functions as required, including supervision of onsite operations.
• Maintain project safety documentation and coordinate corrective actions with management.

Skills

UXO/MEC operations

Hazard analysis

Exclusion-zone controls

Safety requirements

Communication skills

Field safety

Education

DDESB TP-18 certification

Job description

The UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO) implements and enforces health and safety requirements for UXO/MEC and explosives operations. The UXOSO analyzes operational risks, establishes site-specific safety controls, conducts and documents safety inspections, and helps ensure compliance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), DDESB, federal, state, and local requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Develop and implement approved explosives and UXO health and safety programs in compliance with applicable DoD policy and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Analyze operational risks and explosive hazards; establish and enforce site-specific safety requirements, personnel limits, and safety exclusion zones.
• Conduct, document, and report safety inspections of UXO and explosives operations and ensure identified safety concerns are addressed.
• Ensure protective works and equipment used within exclusion zones comply with applicable DoD policy, DDESB approvals, and safety requirements.
• Operate and maintain required air-monitoring equipment at sites known or suspected to contain airborne contaminants.
• Conduct or support daily site safety briefings and communicate hazards, controls, and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform UXO Technician III-level functions as required by the assignment, including supervision of onsite UXO-related operations and demilitarization activities within the limits of the employee's qualifications.
• Maintain required project safety documentation and coordinate safety issues and corrective actions with project management and UXO supervisory personnel.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe or immediately dangerous conditions exist.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Must meet current DDESB TP-18 requirements for the UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO) position.
• Must be qualified to fully perform the applicable functions of UXO Sweep Personnel and UXO Technician I, II, and III as required by DDESB TP-18.
• Working knowledge of UXO/MEC operations, explosives safety, exclusion-zone controls, hazard analysis, and applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply project safety plans, standard operating procedures, DoD/DDESB requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct safety briefings and prepare clear inspection and safety documentation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is primarily performed at active UXO/MEC field project sites and may include outdoor work in varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Position may require work in or near controlled exclusion zones and areas where explosives-related activities are being conducted.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and safely perform field duties that may include standing, walking over uneven terrain, climbing, bending, and extended periods outdoors.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to project sites is required; assignments may be located throughout the United States.
• Must maintain all training, medical clearances, certifications, and site-specific qualifications required for assigned UXO/MEC work.
• Must comply with KEMRON, client, and project-specific safety, security, and site-access requirements.