UXO Technician II (Part-time)

Description

Overview

Tanaq Construction, LLC (TCL) is an Alaskan-village owned small business, certified under the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) program. TCL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of St. George Tanaq Corporation. TCL provides a variety of construction and environmental construction services. As prime contractors, we provide project management services for design-build and bid-build horizontal and interior repair/renovation projects. We have in-house tradesmen to self-perform rebar, drywall, paint, site work, excavation and landscaping.

About the Role

Tanaq is seeking a part-time Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II for a project that provides Munitions Response support at Eglin AFB in Florida. Candidates must meet the criteria for, and be competent in, the functions of a UXO-TI, and UXO-TII as defined by DDESB TP-18. This is a 100% onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and/or detector-aided anomaly avoidance.
• Perform visual sweeps and intrusive investigations using traditional excavation methods.
• Applicant must be able to safely and efficiently excavate holes in uncleared area potentially containing UXO.
• Applicant must be comfortable with the analysis and identification of Key ID features and safety precautions of ordnance.
• Applicant MUST be proficient in the operation and troubleshooting of the following instruments and techniques:

    - Schonstedt and/or Subsurface Instruments Ferrous Metal Detectors

    - Handheld all-metals detectors

    - Target re-acquisition using on-site GPS equipment

• Position may require walking/hiking long distances, loading and unloading heavy equipment, and carrying/pulling equipment across unimproved terrain.
• Applicant may be required to assist in the preparation of paperwork and documentation related to site activities.

Other Duties may include:

• Operate modes of transportation for safely transporting UXO personnel and equipment.
• Assist sampling techs with soil sampling activities.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Must meet Qualified Personnel requirements for a UXO Technician II as outlined in Dept of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) TP-18.
• Ability to travel extensively to client sites and/or project locations nationwide as part of essential duties.
• Candidate must have valid driver’s license in good standing, HAZMAT endorsement preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and background check.
• Ability to obtain a DOJ-ATFE Employee Possessors clearance.
• Must be fluent in the English language – both writing and speaking.
• Must be proficient in web-based timesheet and expense applications.

Education and Training

• Minimum high-school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent.
• Certificate of Completion from a qualified UXO training course of instruction, OR graduate of military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school; PLUS minimum 3 years prior military EOD and/or commercial UXO experience in munitions response actions or range clearance activities.
• Must have OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and current 8-hour annual HAZWOPER refresher.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on occasion and to stand, bend, kneel and walk for extended periods of time over rough terrain and while carrying field equipment.
• While performing duties, will often be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, moisture, dusty, and/or noisy conditions.
• May enter areas containing toxic chemicals or chemical munitions or be exposed to moving machinery and/or mechanical parts.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite in Eglin AFB in Florida.

Who We Are

TCL is a General Contractor providing construction services to State and Federal Agencies. As prime contractors we provide a wide array of construction and construction management services for Design/Build, design-bid-build, and other vehicles of project delivery. We are a results-oriented firm that manages all aspects of the construction process from start to finish. Each project receives the full benefit of our time tested strategic, technically based, and multidisciplinary approach. Our primary focus is pursuing opportunities on the US west coast, throughout the Pacific Rim, and internationally.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

TCL is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Notice on Candidate AI Usage

Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at [email protected].