What are the responsibilities and job description for the UXO Technician II position at HydroGeoLogic, Inc?
UXO Technician II
Description/Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities/Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
The person hired for this role will be responsible for:
- Properly store explosive materials;
- Determine precise location in field environments using global positioning equipment, or basic land navigation;
- Perform field collection procedures to identify contaminated soils;
- Prepare on-site holding area to temporarily stow MEC determined to be acceptable to move;
- Perform limited technical supervision of UXOSP;
- Conduct UXO surface/subsurface clearances and provide UXO avoidance/escort as required.
- To perform the duties of this position a person will need to be in good physical health and be able to lift 50 pounds to perform field tasks. Personnel in this position must be able to walk safely over rugged terrain and tolerate 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.
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for UXO Technician Level 2 as outlined in Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) Technical Paper 18 (TP 18). Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technicians and Personnel , which includes the following:
- Graduate of a military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school of the United States (U.S.), Canada, Great Britain, Germany or Australia OR Graduate of a formal training course of instruction or EOD Assistant Course.
- Prior military EOD experience or three (3) years of experience in munitions response actions or range clearance activities, as appropriate for the contracted operation, plus specific project/explosives safety training.
WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT
- Computer knowledge with MS Windows
- MS Excel
- MS Project and PowerPoint a plus
- BA of BS degree
Details
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.
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