Explosives Handler

Description

Position Type
:
Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location
: U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), southwest of Salt Lake City Utah,
SA-TECH supports the West Desert Test Center (WDTC), the nation’s designated Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) for chemical and biological defense. The WDTC plans, conducts, evaluates, reports, and supports Chemical and Biological (CB) and non-CB testing efforts for the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, private industries, and foreign Governments (e.g., environmental assessment/impact evaluations, weapons and munitions demilitarization, chemical energetics/homemade explosive testing, unmanned systems testing, direct and indirect fire weapons testing, hazard assessments, and technical/logistical support of operations at DPG).

At DPG,
SA-TECH is looking to hire an Explosives Handler onto our team to support program efforts and contribute to success at this major DoD Test Facility.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Use explosives for demolition and for special uses.
• Research and review technical data for weapons systems under test.
• Calculate the type and quantities of explosives required to accomplish a specific mission.
• Work with powder and propellants.
• Operate scales, measuring devices and ring gauges.
• Use center-of-gravity, moment-of-inertia, and other equipment commonly used with explosives.
• Handle, disassemble, and assemble ammunition and components.
• Read and interpret ammunition drawings.
• Properly store, transport, and account for explosives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions:

• Work is mostly performed in an outdoor setting under changing weather conditions may be required depending on the location of equipment.
• Must be familiar with safety processes, procedures and concerns in relation to working with explosives.
• May be required to lift and handle heavy items (50 lbs.).
• Stand/walk, climb, stoop, bend and push and pull for extended periods of time
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ideal candidates will have graduated successfully from the U.S. Military Explosive Ordnance (EOD) school and possess the necessary knowledge and practical experience to safely support EOD- related testing, training, and operations
• Completion of formal training on the types and characteristics of explosives and their use in demolition and for special uses.
• Three (3) years of experience in the use and handling of explosives.
• Position requires WDTC Certification and if so, certification training will be provided by WDTC government personnel when assigned or hired into this specialized position.
• Ability to calculate the type and quantities of explosives required to accomplish a specific mission.
• Experience in working with powder and propellants.
• Experi…