UXO Technician III - Fairbanks, Alaska

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Temporary Technical Fairbanks, AK, US

16 days ago Requisition

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

We are seeking a UXO Technician III for UXO support at an upcoming project in Fairbanks, Alaska with an anticipated start date in June 2026 , subject to change.

• Ability to handle in a safe manner the vehicle assigned to drive within and in the vicinity of the site;
• On-the-job training including, but not limited to familiarity with the process, procedures, and equipment (e.g., geophysical) used for conducting MEC-related activities;
• Supervise and perform the on-site demilitarization of munitions of explosive concern (MEC), and handling of demolition materials;
• Inspect and certify and/or verify Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) as safe, or as to the explosive hazard it may present for transfer within Department of Defense (DoD) or release from DoD control per current policies and standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Individual must have OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training, annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher training, and 8-hour OSHA Supervisor training
• Valid state driver’s license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background
• Graduate of US EOD school, acceptable Allied Nation EOD school (i.e., Great Britain, Germany, Australia, Canada) or accredited comparable UXO Technician Level I training and with appropriate experience as required by Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) Technical Paper (TP) 18.
• Minimum of 8 years of EOD and/or UXO operational experience
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts.
• The candidate is expected to travel extensively to client sites and/or project locations nationwide as part of their essential duties.
• Must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking, etc.
• Must comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies for professional development.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.