UXO Technician II

About the Role

Amentum is seeking a UXO Technician II for the NTTR South area to provide technical oversight, support, and standards for UXO and support personnel conducting range clearance operations, including unexploded ordnance (UXO)-related operations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate for and identify MEC (Munitions and Explosives of Concern) and MPPEH (Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard), including explosive residues in media (soil, oil, etc.), on range, targets, target elements, buildings, and installed equipment.
• Identify different types of military munitions, including whether a military munitions fuse is armed or unarmed.
• Perform on-site demilitarization of MEC and handling of demolition materials.
• Inspect munitions, munition components, and targets for the presence of explosive hazards.
• Supervise personnel assisting in range clearances to ensure hazardous items are not inadvertently moved or removed.
• Inspect MPPEH in accordance with DoDI 4140.62 to identify and remove MDEH before it can be declared MDAS.
• Perform all UXOSP, UXOTI, and UXOTII functions.
• Perform risk-hazard analysis, maintenance, and operator checks on all team equipment.
• Assist in performing reconnaissance and classification of UXO, including identification of U.S. and foreign guided missiles, bombs and bomb fuses, grenades and grenade fuses, rockets and rocket fuses, land mines, and associated components.
• Locate subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers and direct operator maintenance of such equipment.
• Locate surface UXO using visual means and assist in transporting and storing UXO.
• Responsible for demolition of materials, preparing non-electric and electric firing systems for UXO disposal operations, and disposing of ammunition/explosives by burning.
• Dispose of ammunition/explosives by assisting in the operation of personnel decontamination stations.
• Assist in the inspection of salvage UXO-related material and erection of UXO-related protective works.
• Provide additional operational mission, test, and exercise support as required.
• May provide instructions or work direction to lower-level technicians.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years of EOD/UXO experience, including prior military EOD and/or commercial UXO experience in munitions, response actions, or range clearance activities.
• Graduate of U.S. Naval School EOD and meet the requirements of the DoD Explosive Safety Board (Technical Paper-18).
• Completed 200 hours of training on MEC (Munitions and Explosives of Concern) and MPPEH (Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard).
• Graduate of an OSHA-compliant (29 CFR 1910.120) 40-hour HAZWOPER course.
• Knowledge of explosives safety, recognition of munitions and MEC (particularly UXO), and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
• Able to operate a forklift or material handling/lifting devices.
• Experience working in procedurally, environmentally, and safety-compliant environments.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.

Work Environment

• Works in proximity to toxic chemical munitions; may enter areas containing toxic chemicals or chemical munitions.
• Work involves standing for long periods and may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May require work in high temperatures, dusty, or confined areas, and use of protective equipment.
• Frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Required to work a schedule of rotating eight, ten (normally), or twelve-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Required to travel frequently with overnight stays.
• Must be able to acknowledge and respond to emergency lights and sirens and capable of wearing a protective mask.

Pay

$50.78 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.