Vertex Inc

Lead Ordnance Specialist (Explosives / Energetics)

Vertex Inc • $90K — $120K *
Indian Head, MD 20640In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in explosives decontamination and demolition.
  • HAZWOPER certification (40-hour initial and 8-hour annual refresher) required.
  • Completion of Naval Explosives Hazard Control training (AMMO 18-DL or AMMO-49-DL).
  • DOT Explosive Handler physical examination certification needed.
  • State-issued CDL with HAZMAT endorsement is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Train and operate explosive decontamination equipment.
  • Review and implement Work Review Forms (WRF) and SOPs for field operations.
  • Visually recognize explosive constituents and safely handle explosive residue.
  • Execute and maintain explosive sampling plans for analysis submission.
  • Conduct training to meet safety and quality regulations.
  • Assist in executing WRFs and SOPs for decontaminating facilities.
  • Perform explosive characterization surveys and site assessments.

Benefits

  • Commitment to equal employment opportunities and diverse workplace culture.
  • Fostering an inclusive work environment for veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking a Lead Ordnance Specialist with no less than seven (7) years of of experience related to explosives / energetics decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition to support our Government customer.

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Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

Lead Ordnance Specialist responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Train, operate, and perform maintenance on explosive decontamination equipment.
  • Review and implement Work Review Forms (WRF) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) prior to performing field operations, conforming to Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
  • Visually recognize explosive constituents.
  • Safely handle, package, transport, and store explosive residue.
  • Execute explosive sampling plans, ensuring accurate and timely submission for analysis.
  • Maintain periodic training requirements as well as all safety and quality regulations.
  • Assist the Manufacturing Department in the execution of WRFs and SOPs for the decontamination of explosives manufacturing facilities and ordnance storage facilities at Navy, DoD, and non-DoD sites.
  • Performs explosive characterization surveys at former manufacturing facilities. Executes explosive sampling plans, ensuring accurate and timely submission for analysis.
  • Quality Control.
  • Technical support.
  • Site Assessments and Surveys.
  • Contingency Planning.
  • Regulatory Compliance.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications:
  • Candidate shall maintain a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification (40-hour initial and eight (8) hour annual refresher training, as required).
  • Candidate shall complete and provide certificates for either the Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control (AMMO 18-DL) or the Naval Explosives Safety for Supervisors / Managers (AMMO-49-DL), as well as Military Munitions Rule training courses described in Appendix D of NAVSEA OP-5, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore (no later than 30 days after hire).
  • Candidate shall have taken the Department of Transportation (DOT) Explosive Handler physical examination and provide certification to support acceptability to work with explosives.
  • A State-issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a HAZMAT endorsement is strongly preferred.

Experience / Skills:
  • At least seven (7) years of experience directly related to explosives / energetics decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition programs.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and responsibility for ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Clearance Requirement:
  • At a minimum, candidates must possess an active Secret (Tier 3) level Security Clearance.


At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

About Vertex Inc

Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Vertex Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
-$78.9 million
Founded
1978
Revenue
$374.6 million
NASDAQ
VERX
* Ladders Estimates

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