UXO Technician II (Unexploded Ordnance)

KEMRON Environmental Services; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a UXO Technician II to inspect and document explosives safety status of materials, store munitions, and supervise field personnel under DDESB TP 18.

The role also performs reconnaissance, identification, excavation, and disposal support under approved site plans and explosives safety requirements. The position requires field work outdoors, GPS and map-based location logging, and supervision of sweep personnel.

Qualifications

• UXO Technician I training certificate or EOD school graduate with qualifying experience.
• HAZWOPER training (40h) and refresher as applicable.
• Strong verbal and written communication for field reports.
• Ability to pass HAZWOPER physical and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials potentially presenting an explosive hazard and document explosives safety status.
• Prepare on-site holding areas and store munitions and demolition materials securely.
• Record field locations using GPS/maps and conduct field testing for contamination.
• Provide technical supervision of sweep teams and UXO personnel on site.
• Conduct reconnaissance and classify UXO and determine fuze condition.
• Locate munitions with geophysical tools and perform excavation under supervision.
• Move munitions only after safety determinations and proper authorization.
• Prepare disposal sites and coordinate detonation or burning per approved plans.
• Maintain protective works and decontamination procedures for personnel.
• Communicate findings clearly and assist with daily reporting; maintain attendance.

Skills

HAZWOPER

Field supervision

GPS field mapping

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

EOD school graduate

Tools

GPS instruments

Job description

KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a UXO Technician II to inspect and document the explosives safety status of materials, store and secure explosives, record munitions locations, and provide technical supervision within DDESB TP 18 limits. The position also performs reconnaissance, identification, excavation, and disposal support under approved site plans and explosives safety requirements.

• Inspect material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH) and document its explosives safety status under approved procedures.


• Prepare on-site holding areas and properly store and secure munitions and demolition materials.


• Determine and record field locations using GPS, topographic maps, and a compass. Perform field collection and testing to identify explosives-contaminated soil and other media.


• Provide technical supervision of sweep personnel, support personnel, and UXO Technician I personnel as required within DDESB TP 18 limits. Escort authorized personnel in areas containing or suspected of containing munitions hazards.


• Conduct reconnaissance and classification of UXO and identify U.S. and foreign military munitions, associated components, and fuze condition.


• Locate surface and subsurface munitions using visual searches, magnetometers, and other geophysical instruments. Perform manual and mechanical excavation and equipment maintenance and function checks.


• Move or transport munitions and explosives only after the required safety determination and authorization.


• Prepare disposal sites and electric, non-electric, and detonating cord firing systems. Perform disposal by burning or detonation under approved procedures and UXO Technician III or higher supervision.


• Construct UXO-related protective works and operate personnel decontamination stations using required personal protective equipment.


• Use radiographic equipment and perform emergency leak sealing and packaging of chemical warfare material only when assigned, trained, and authorized under approved plans.


• Communicate field findings clearly, provide accurate information for daily reporting, follow safety procedures, and maintain dependable attendance.

Required Qualifications

• UXO Technician I training certificate from an accredited program and/or graduation from EOD school, plus the training and experience required to qualify as a UXO Technician II under DDESB Technical Paper 18.


• Meet all applicable DDESB TP 18 UXO Technician II qualifications and be able to perform UXO Technician I and II functions. Provide documentation of qualifying training and experience.


• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certificate and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher certificate, when applicable.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work safely and effectively as part of a field team.


• Ability to pass a HAZWOPER physical examination.


• Valid, appropriate state driver’s license and a driving record approved by KEMRON’s insurance carrier for operating company vehicles. Hold any additional license required for the class of vehicle operated.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work is performed outdoors in varying weather, including extreme heat, and may involve exposure to moving equipment and contaminated areas. Duties require walking long distances over uneven terrain and using hands to operate tools and equipment. Frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.