UXO Safety Officer Job at AECOM, Guam

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  • AECOM
  • Guam

Job Description



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Job Description



AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO) for employment on Guam.

In accordance with Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board Technical Paper 18 (DDESB TP-18), a UXOSO must be able to:

Meet the criteria for and perform the functions of a UXO-TIII. Implement explosives and health and safety plans and programs in accordance with applicable DoD, federal, State, and local requirements. Ensure compliance with a DoD Military Service- and/or DDESB-approved site plans. Analyze the potential risks (e.g., operational, explosives safety, general safety) associated with MEC-related activities and develop and implement required mitigating measures. Verify compliance with site-specific explosives safety requirements, including:

Enforcing personnel limits and explosives safety quantity distance (ESQD) arcs for explosive-related operations.

Conducting, documenting, and reporting the daily results of safety inspections and verifying implementation of corrective actions.

Engineering controls if used to reduce the open detonation minimum separation distance

Heavy equipment operations are conducted in accordance with manufacturer’s specificationsMake the final safety status determination of discovered MEC with the SUXOS.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma + 4 years of experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Current driver’s license. The position requires using an AECOM provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle for AECOM company business.
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen.
  • Participate in and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment fitness for duty exam in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120. This position is contingent upon passing a Fit for Duty exam by receiving a medically “qualified” fit for duty result letter indicating the employee is medically “qualified” to conduct work activities at the jobsite.
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER
  • 8-hour OSHA Supervisor (initial)
  • 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety
  • Current 8-hour OSHA refresher

In accordance with the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board Technical Paper 18 (DDESB TP-18), a UXOSO shall meet the following minimum

qualifications

:
  • Graduate of a military EOD assistant course; or an accredited UXO technician training course; or military EOD school of the US, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, or Australia.
  • 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.
  • Military EOD school graduates: 1 year minimum MEC-related experience, 1/2 year minimum MEC-Supervisory experience, 8 years total EOD and MEC experience.
  • Accredited UXO School graduates: 8 years minimum MEC-related experience. 2 years minimum MEC-Supervisory experience. 10 years minimum total MEC experience.
  • Graduate of an OSHA-compliant (Section 1910.120(e)(4) of Title 29, CFR) 8-hour Management and Supervisor Training Course.
  • Possesses an understanding of applicable explosives safety criteria and experience in the various phases of a munitions response to MEC or the performance of range clearance activities, as appropriate for the operations to be performed.
  • Must have completed a 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Training and earned a Department of Labor Construction Safety Course Completion Card.

Preferred

Qualifications

  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal certificate
  • 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety
  • 40-hour EM 385-1-1 Hazard Recognition Training
  • Prior munitions response-related work experience on Guam

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship opportunities for US Employment Authorization are not available for this position.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • This position will require a Motor Vehicle Record Screening.

About AECOM  

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options ,  well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work  

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Job Tags

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