UXO Technician II

About the role

Amentum is seeking a UXO Technician II for the north of Las Vegas, Nevada, to provide technical oversight, support and set standards for UXO and support personnel conducting range clearance operations, including unexploded ordnance (UXO) work. The technician also handles ordnance response projects.

Key responsibilities

• Identify munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH), including explosive residues in soil, oil and other media, and inspect munitions, components and targets for explosive hazards
• Classify military munitions, including whether fuses are armed or unarmed, and assist in reconnaissance and classification of guided missiles, bombs, grenades, rockets and land mines
• Perform on-site demilitarization, handle demolition materials and prepare non-electric and electric firing systems for UXO disposal
• Use magnetometers to locate subsurface and surface UXO, and assist in transporting and storing UXO
• Dispose of ammunition and explosives, help run a decontamination station, and inspect salvage material and erect protective works
• Supervise personnel assisting in range clearances and give instructions to lower-level technicians

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of EOD/UXO experience, including military EOD and/or commercial UXO experience where appropriate
• Graduate of the U.S. Naval School EOD and holder of a US Government Secret security clearance (US citizenship required)
• Completed 200 hours of MEC and MPPEH training and a 40-hour OSHA-compliant HAZWOPER course
• Valid state driver's license; CDL with HAZMAT endorsement preferred
• Ability to work rotating 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts including weekends and holidays, and frequent travel with overnight stays

Required skills

• Recognition of munitions and MEC, explosives safety and proper use of PPE
• Computer literacy and ability to operate forklifts and lifting devices
• Experience in a procedurally, environmentally and safety-compliant setting

What we offer

• Pay of $54.56 per hour
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Life, disability and pet insurance, plus an employee stock purchase plan