UXO Technician II: Field Operations & Detection

WSP in the U.S.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a UXO Technician II to support munitions response and range clearance across multiple locations in the United States. The role emphasizes field operations for detection, recovery, and disposal of UXO and MEC, with a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of EOD/UXO experience, a current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, and the ability to travel to various sites. Citizenship is required due to client requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of EOD/UXO experience, including munitions response or range clearance.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refresher.
• Experience recognizing MEC/UXO.
• Knowledge of explosive safety procedures and PPE.
• US citizenship due to client requirements.
• Ability to travel and work in remote field environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconnaissance, identification, and classification of 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 experience

HAZWOPER 40-hour certification

MEC recognition

Explosive safety procedures

PPE usage

Field work in remote environments

Willingness to travel

US citizenship

Tools

Magnetometer operations

Geophysical investigation methods

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a UXO Technician II to support munitions response and range clearance across multiple locations in the United States. The role emphasizes field operations for detection, recovery, and disposal of UXO and MEC, with a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of EOD/UXO experience, a current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, and the ability to travel to various sites. Citizenship is required due to client requirements.