UXO Technician I - Pueblo, CO

Bay West Llc; Pueblo (CO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance options

401(k)

Employee assistance programs

Professional development subsidies

Job summary

Bay West is seeking a UXO Technician I for a Pueblo, CO project. The role involves on-site MEC handling, demilitarization assistance, and geophysical equipment operations. Requires HAZWOPER training, US EOD or equivalent, and ability to travel domestically.

Qualified candidates must lift up to 50 pounds, work outdoors in various conditions, and possess fluent English. Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training completed with annual refresher.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.
• Graduate of US EOD school or Allied Nation EOD program or UXO Technician Level I with DoD TP 18 experience.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and drive the vehicle within and around the project site.
• Participate in on-the-job training with MEC-related geophysical equipment and procedures.
• Assist on-site demilitarization of MEC and handling of demolition materials.
• Assist in MPPEH inspection and transfer/release per DoD policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HAZWOPER training

Driver's license

English fluency

Travel availability

Education

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training

HAZWOPER Refresher (8-hour)

US EOD school or Allied EOD training

UXO Technician Level I training

Job description

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Temporary

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking a UXO Technician I for UXO support at an upcoming project in Pueblo, CO.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ability to handle in a safe manner the vehicle assigned to drive within and in the vicinity of the site;
• On-the-job training including, but not limited to familiarity with the process, procedures, and equipment (e.g., geophysical) used for conducting MEC-related activities;
• Assist with the on-site demilitarization of munitions of explosive concern (MEC), and handling of demolition materials;
• Assist in the inspection of Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) as safe, or as to the explosive hazard it may present for transfer within Department of Defense (DoD) or release from DoD control per current policies and standards. Other duties may be assigned.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Individual must have OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training, and annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher training.
• Valid state driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check
• Graduate of US EOD school, acceptable Allied Nation EOD school (i.e., Great Britain, Germany, Australia, Canada) or accredited comparable UXO Technician Level I training, and with appropriate experience as required by Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) Technical Paper (TP) 18.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts.
• The candidate may be asked to travel extensively to client sites and/or project locations nationwide as part of their essential duties.
• Must be fluent in the English language - writing and speaking, etc.
• Must comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies for professional development.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.