UXO Technician I

HydroGeoLogic, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental solutions as a UXO Technician Level 1. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and hands-on experience in addressing complex environmental challenges. You will be responsible for conducting UXO surveys, ensuring safety during operations, and contributing to the restoration of our natural resources. With a strong focus on career advancement through training and mentorship, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact while working alongside industry leaders. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0 - 3 years of commercial UXO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform UXO surface sweeps and subsurface clearances.
• Prepare firing systems for demilitarization operations.

Skills

Effective Communication

UXO Experience

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BA or BS degree

Tools

Geonics EM61-MK2

Trimble GPS/PDA

MS Windows

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges.

HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media.

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

UXO Technician level 1 position with the potential for extensive travel and long-term on-site work as required. UXO Technician Level 1 personnel will be responsible for performing the following general types of duties: UXO surface sweeps, UXO subsurface clearances, UXO avoidance, and supporting geophysical/UXO surveys. Proficient with current metal detectors. Prepare firing systems, both electric/non-electric, for demilitarization operations. Transport demolition materials and/or UXO and DMM determined to be safe over public traffic routes. Assist in the inspection of MPPEH for the presence of explosive hazards. Construct UXO-related protective works.
To perform the duties of this position a person will need to be in good physical health and be able to lift 50 pounds in order to perform field tasks. Field tasks may take place in environments which include rugged terrain and weather extremes.

Required Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, regulators, project team members, and company management. This position requires 0 - 3 years of commercial UXO experience.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for a UXO Technician 1 as outlined in Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDEB) Technical Paper 18 (TP 18) Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technicians and Personnel, which includes the following:

• Graduate of a formal course of instruction appropriate to this skill level.
• Must be able to perform all functions enumerated for UXO Sweep Personnel and UXO Technician.

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT

• Knowledge of Geonics EM61-MK2, Trimble GPS/PDA and CDL with hazmat endorsements is a plus.
• Computer knowledge with MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS Project and PowerPoint a plus
• BA of BS degree

Details

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This proven philosophy unites and empowers us to strive for excellence for all our clients.

A pre-hire drug test is required. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.