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Unexploded Ordnance Technician III

Saalex Corporation

Ridgecrest, CAFull-time$48.45/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$48.45/hr
Location
Ridgecrest, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceDriver's License

Job overview

Saalex Corporation is hiring an Unexploded Ordnance Technician III. Saalex is seeking an Unexploded Ordnance Technician III to perform reconnaissance and classification of UXO, identify various military ordnance, and locate both subsurface and surface UXO. The role involves excavation, maintenance of magnetometers, and operating vehicles for UXO transport. This technician will also prepare safe holding areas, dispose of UXO, and use specialized equipment like radiographic (x-ray) equipment.

Key focus areas include Perform reconnaissance and classification of UXO, Identify U.S. and foreign guided missiles, bombs, and fuses, and Locate subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers.

Successful candidates bring 6-8 Years Experience, HS Diploma Or GED, and US Citizenship. Important skills include Reconnaissance And Classification Of UXO, Identification Of U.S. And Foreign Guided Missiles, Identification Of Bombs And Bomb Fuses, Identification Of Projectiles And Projectile Fuses, Identification Of Grenades And Grenades Fuses, and Identification Of Rockets And Rocket Fuses.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Reconnaissance and Classification of UXOIdentification of U.S. And Foreign Guided MissilesIdentification of Bombs and Bomb FusesIdentification of Projectiles and Projectile FusesIdentification of Grenades and Grenades FusesIdentification of Rockets and Rocket FusesIdentification of Land Mines and Associated ComponentsIdentification of PyrotechnicsIdentification of Military Explosives and Demolition MaterialsLocate Subsurface UXO Using Military and/or Civilian MagnetometersPerform Excavation Procedures on Buried UXO by Manual and Mechanical MeansPerform Operator Maintenance of Military and/or Civilian MagnetometersLocate Surface UXO Using Visual MeansOperate Motor Vehicle Transporting UXOPrepare on-Site Safe Holding Area for UXOPerform Storage of UXO and Demolition MaterialsPrepare UXO Disposal SitePrepare Non-Electric Firing System for UXO Disposal OperationPrepare Detonating Cord Firing System 125Dispose of UXO/Explosives by Burning and/or DetonationOperate Personnel Decontamination StationWear Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in Contaminated AreasInspect Salvage UXO-Related MaterialErect UXO-Related Protective WorksDetermine Magnetic Azimuth Using Lensatic CompassPerform Field Expedient Identification Procedures to ID Explosive-Contaminated SoilPerform Emergency Leak Seal and Packaging of Chemical Warfare MaterialUse Radiographic (X-Ray) Equipment

Qualifications

Driver's License6-8 Years Related ExperienceHS Diploma or GEDEligible to Obtain Secret ClearanceUS Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Saalex is seeking an Unexploded Ordnance Technician III in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex Solutions, a division of Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48.45 hourly -Potential for up to $2k relocation/sign on bonus is available!

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:

  • The Technician will perform reconnaissance and classification of UXO, identification of U.S. and foreign guided missiles, bombs and bomb fuses, projectiles and projectile fuses, grenades and grenades fuses, rockets and rocket fuses, land mines and associated components, pyrotechnics, military explosives and demolition materials.

  • This technician will locate subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers, perform excavation procedures on buried UXO by manual and mechanical means, and perform operator maintenance of military and/or civilian magnetometers.

  • This technician will also locate surface UXO using visual means, operate motor vehicle transporting UXO, prepare an on-site safe holding area for UXO, perform storage of UXO and demolition materials and prepare an UXO disposal site; prepare non-electric firing system for an UXO disposal operation, electric firing system for an UXO disposal operation, and a detonating cord firing system 125.

  • The technician will dispose of UXO/explosives by burning and/or detonation, operate a personnel decontamination station, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment in contaminated areas.

  • This worker will inspect salvage UXO-related material, erect UXO-related protective works, determine a magnetic azimuth using a lensatic compass, perform field expedient identification procedures to ID explosive-contaminated soil, perform emergency leak seal and packaging of chemical warfare material, and use radiographic (x-ray) equipment.

  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

  • Ability to maintain drivers license.

  • 6-8 years of related experience and HS Diploma or GED required

Education:

HS Diploma or GED required.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

  • Training & Development

  • Wellness Resources

  • Stock Option Plan

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