UXO Technician I

HGL ‒ WHO WE ARE 

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. With over 600 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL ‒ WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

UXO Technician level 1 position with the potential for extensive travel and long-term on-site work as required.  UXO Technician Level 1 personnel will be responsible for performing the following general types of duties: UXO surface sweeps, UXO subsurface clearances, UXO avoidance, and supporting geophysical/UXO surveys. Proficient with current metal detectors. Prepare firing systems, both electric/non-electric, for demilitarization operations. Transport demolition materials and/or UXO and DMM determined to be safe over public traffic routes. Assist in the inspection of MPPEH for the presence of explosive hazards. Construct UXO-related protective works.
 To perform the duties of this position a person will need to be in good physical health and be able to lift 50 pounds in order to perform field tasks. Field tasks may take place in environments which include rugged terrain and weather extremes.

Required Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, regulators, project team members, and company management. This position requires 0 - 3 years of commercial UXO experience.  

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for a UXO Technician 1 as outlined in Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDEB) Technical Paper 18 (TP 18) Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technicians and Personnel, which includes the following:

• Graduate of a formal course of instruction appropriate to this skill level.
•  Must be able to perform all functions enumerated for UXO Sweep Personnel and UXO Technician.

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT

• Knowledge of Geonics EM61-MK2, Trimble GPS/PDA and CDL with hazmat endorsements is a plus.
• Computer knowledge with MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS Project and PowerPoint a plus
• BA of BS degree

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This proven philosophy unites and empowers us to strive for excellence for all our clients.

A pre-hire drug test is required.  Some positions may require U.S. citizenship.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
 If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at 703-478-5186 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.