UXO Technician II - Field Munitions Response and Disposal

WSP in the U.S.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a UXO Technician II to support munitions response and range clearance across multiple locations including Dallas, TX. The role focuses on detection, recovery, and disposal of UXO/MEC, ensuring strict safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have US citizenship, a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, and at least 3 years in EOD/UXO, with strong teamwork and travel readiness to support field assignments in varying environments.

Qualifications

• Meet the qualifications and perform the functions of a UXO Technician II (UXO-TII) as defined in DoD Explosives Safety Board Technical Paper 18.
• Minimum 3 years of EOD/UXO experience, including significant experience supporting munitions response actions and/or range clearance activities.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refresher training.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing munitions and explosives of concern (MEC), particularly unexploded ordnance (UXO).
• Knowledge of explosive safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work safely in remote field environments and under varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel and support field assignments as required.
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconnaissance, identification, and classification of unexploded ordnance (UXO), including U.S. and foreign missiles, bombs, projectiles, grenades, rockets, land mines, pyrotechnics, military explosives, demolition materials, and associated fuzing systems.
• Conduct subsurface UXO investigations utilizing magnetometers and other 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 activities.
• Establish and maintain safe holding areas for recovered UXO.
• Perform storage, accountability, and handling of UXO and demolition materials in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare UXO disposal sites and support demolition operations.
• Assemble and prepare non-electric, electric, and detonating cord firing systems for UXO disposal activities.
• Conduct disposal of UXO and explosive materials through approved burn or detonation methods.
• Adhere to all site-specific health and safety requirements, explosive safety standards, and project procedures.
• Support technical documentation, field reporting, and operational data collection efforts.

Skills

UXO-TII knowledge

EOD/UXO experience

HAZWOPER certified

MEC recognition

PPE procedures

Travel readiness

US citizenship

Tools

Magnetometer operations

Geophysical methods

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a UXO Technician II to support munitions response and range clearance across multiple locations including Dallas, TX. The role focuses on detection, recovery, and disposal of UXO/MEC, ensuring strict safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have US citizenship, a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, and at least 3 years in EOD/UXO, with strong teamwork and travel readiness to support field assignments in varying environments.