POSITION SUMMARY:
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The UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO) implements and enforces health and safety requirements for UXO/MEC and explosives operations. The UXOSO analyzes operational risks, establishes site-specific safety controls, conducts and documents safety inspections, and helps ensure compliance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), DDESB, federal, state, and local requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:Develop and implement approved explosives and UXO health and safety programs in compliance with applicable DoD policy and federal, state, and local requirements. Analyze operational risks and explosive hazards; establish and enforce site-specific safety requirements, personnel limits, and safety exclusion zones. Conduct, document, and report safety inspections of UXO and explosives operations and ensure identified safety concerns are addressed. Ensure protective works and equipment used within exclusion zones comply with applicable DoD policy, DDESB approvals, and safety requirements. Operate and maintain required air-monitoring equipment at sites known or suspected to contain airborne contaminants. Conduct or support daily site safety briefings and communicate hazards, controls, and required personal protective equipment (PPE).Perform UXO Technician III-level functions as required by the assignment, including supervision of onsite UXO-related operations and demilitarization activities within the limits of the employee's qualifications. Maintain required project safety documentation and coordinate safety issues and corrective actions with project management and UXO supervisory personnel. Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe or immediately dangerous conditions exist. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:Must meet current DDESB TP-18 requirements for the UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO) position. Must be qualified to fully perform the applicable functions of UXO Sweep Personnel and UXO Technician I, II, and III as required by DDESB TP-18.Working knowledge of UXO/MEC operations, explosives safety, exclusion-zone controls, hazard analysis, and applicable safety requirements. Ability to interpret and apply project safety plans, standard operating procedures, DoD/DDESB requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct safety briefings and prepare clear inspection and safety documentation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is primarily performed at active UXO/MEC field project sites and may include outdoor work in varying weather and terrain conditions. Position may require work in or near controlled exclusion zones and areas where explosives-related activities are being conducted. Must be able to wear required PPE and safely perform field duties that may include standing, walking over uneven terrain, climbing, bending, and extended periods outdoors.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel to project sites is required; assignments may be located throughout the United States. Must maintain all training, medical clearances, certifications, and site-specific qualifications required for assigned UXO/MEC work. Must comply with KEMRON, client, and project-specific safety, security, and site-access requirements.
