The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Unexploded Ordnance Supervisor, Unexploded Ordnance Safety Officer, and Unexploded Ordnance Quality Control Specialist for the MEC Removal Action on Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate all UXO detection, identification, investigation, and clearance operations within assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring compliance with approved work plans, project requirements, applicable regulations, and explosive safety standards.
• Provide leadership and technical oversight to UXO personnel; manage daily field operations, personnel assignments, equipment utilization, and operational planning to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of MEC response activities.
• Serve as the on-site supervisor for assigned field activities, ensuring work quality, productivity, safety performance, and adherence to project objectives and client requirements.
• Coordinate with project management, quality control, and safety personnel to resolve operational issues, maintain project schedules, and achieve contract deliverables.
• Ensure all UXO operations are conducted in accordance with approved procedures, site-specific health and safety plans, explosive safety submissions, and applicable federal, state, host nation, and client requirements.
• Conduct daily briefings, monitor field activities, and provide mentoring and technical guidance to UXO personnel to promote operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Verify that all personnel, equipment, and resources are properly assigned, maintained, and available to support safe and effective MEC response operations.
• Immediately identify, communicate, and address safety, quality, or operational concerns that may impact personnel, project objectives, or regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate field documentation, production records, and operational reports as required by project procedures and contractual requirements.
• Support project management in planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination with client representatives and other project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
• NAVSCOLEOD Graduate or accredited UXO school.
• Qualified IAW TP-18
• 10+ years as a UXO Team Leader or UXO Technician III.
• Prior experience serving as a UXO Field manager on similar projects.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record within the past 3 years.
• Valid passport with at least 1 year left for international travel.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Current CPR/1st Aid certification.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ammo and Explosives Handler Certification.
• An associate's degree or higher is preferred for senior level positions.
• International experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
Physical Requirements:
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis.
• Walk long distances, up and down steep slopes, and varied outdoor terrain.
• Climb, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Maintain high physical stamina and hydration in tropical or arid environments.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
• Frequent exposure to extreme temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight.
• Work in regions with high humidity, heavy rainfall, or dust storms.
• Potential exposure to chemical residues, fumes, or explosive particulates.
• Work on uneven, rocky, sandy, or muddy terrain; potential for unstable ground.
• Exposure to wildlife, insects, and vegetation hazards.
• Operations in remote, austere environments with limited access to shelter or rest facilities.
• Exposure to noise, shockwaves, and vibrations from demolition or heavy machinery.
• Potential for contact with contaminated soil, groundwater, or hazardous waste.
Additional Information:
• Project completion is anticipated in April 2027.
• The project is located on Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands, with additional clearance activities occurring on Roi-Namur as directed by the client.
• Bachelor Quarters lodging will be provided on either Kwajalein or Roi-Namur.
• A meal card will be provided.
• Work hours are currently five 10-hour workdays per week.
• Depending on the duration of employment, personnel may be eligible for company-approved rotational leave benefits.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience, role, and project/contract dependent.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
