UXO Safety Officer
UXO Safety Officer
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Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a creative highly talented UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO) for employment in Kuwait City. Qualified candidates must be available to start onboarding for this assignment on November 3rd 2025. Deployment to Kuwait will happen shortly after that. This will require completion of pre-hire support activities (drug screen background check etc) by mid-October 2025.
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 manufacturers specifications. Make the final safety status determination of discovered MEC with the SUXOS.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma 4 years of experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Current drivers license. The position requires using an AECOM provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle for AECOM company business.
- Pass pre-employment drug screen.
- Valid US Passport through 11/2026
- 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
* Due to the nature of this project US Citizenship is required *
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
- It is preferable that the UXOSO also meet the requirements for a SSHO Level 1 in accordance with USACE EM(2024)
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal certificate
- 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety
- 40-hour EMHazard Recognition Training
Additional Information :
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position however travel and per diem will be provided.
- 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 .
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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Hotel Experience
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Workers' Compensation Law
- OSHA
- Security
- EPA
