UXO Technician II in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Olgoonik Corporation

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of a military EOD School of the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, or Australia.
• Graduate of a UXO-TI Course, the EOD assistant’s course or certification of the successful completion of a comprehensive assessment from a Department of Education accredited institution of higher education.
  • NOTE: Documentation of course completion or completion of a comprehensive assessment must be provided with application for UXO vacancies.
• Three (3) years MEC related experience, that demonstrates a familiarity with the process, procedures and equipment used for conducting MEC-related activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of products including, Word, Excel and Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have or obtain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon start to include,
  • obtaining a Physician’s statement indicating a successful pass of the HAZWOPER physical exam, otherwise known as a “Fit-for-Duty” exam (at company expense), and
  • ongoing annual maintenance of a HAZWOPER certification.

Security Clearance:

None Required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift heavy equipment/supplies up to 50 lbs (Note: lifting more than 50 lbs requires two or more personnel).

This position also requires frequent walking. Fieldwork is performed in various outdoor terrain and regularly requires the ability to navigate uneven ground or other obstacles found in natural surroundings.

Work Environment:

Extensive travel to field sites may be required. Fieldwork involves performing physically demanding tasks and working 10-hour days (typically five (5) 10-hour days per week), potentially in adverse field conditions (cold, hot, high wind, dusty environment, rough terrain) in remote locations.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.