UXO Quality Assurance Specialist - Kwajalein Atoll

This position is located on Kwajalein Atoll.

Minerva Defense is seeking an experienced and qualified UXO Quality Assurance Specialist for a Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) contract supporting the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Engineer (G49) for facilities engineering & sustainment and environmental planning & compliance at the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Kwajalein Atoll.

JOB SUMMARY

Manage the site quality program under the auspice of the company Quality Assurance Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for implementing and enforcing all quality requirements in the Project Work Plan.
• Ensure operations produce a quality product while adhering to federal and state regulations.
• Inspect procedures and policies for compliance to industry standards.
• Evaluate methods and means for cost effectiveness.
• Reduce waste, duplicated effort, and product failure.
• Ensure operations adhere to the project work plan.
• Conduct workforce training on ordnance.
• Inspect safety procedures and training programs to maximize time and effectiveness.
• Conduct stakeholder feedback.
• Communicate negative trends of production or quality to the project manager.
• Communicate major deficiencies to the Quality Manager and Project Manager.
• Coordinate efforts with SUXOS to streamline operations through experience and teamwork.
• Serves as site liaison to the on-site USACE Safety Representative.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of a qualified explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) school with at least eight years combined military and commercial UXO experience. As an exception, a UXOSO may be a graduate of a qualified UXO school and have at least eight years commercial UXO experience, as required by DDESB TP18.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification IAW 29 CFR 1910.120
• Current 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Physical
• Member of American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), preferred, or in training for certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance
• Broad understanding of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Ability to work outside normal work hours at short notice as dictated by workload
• Ability to work away from primary work location in excess of normal workday
• Ability to travel outside the US
• U.S. Passport
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to interpret and explain company policy concerning MEC safety practices to executives, managers, employees, and clients
• Intermediate user level of computer systems; Microsoft office software (word, excel, outlook), inventory databases, and documentation control systems
• Valid Driver License
• In accordance with Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board Technical Paper 18 (DDESB TP-18), a UXOQCS 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.
• 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.
• Receive company- and project-specific QC training and work under the supervision of a certified quality professional.
• UXOQCS must demonstrate an understanding of QC and QA practices associated with MEC-related activities and managing and processing MPPEH, including documentation of its explosives safety status.

Job Location

Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of Marshall Islands

Physical Requirements: Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May include lifting weight up to thirty (30) pounds as necessary.

Minerva Defense reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all-encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Minerva Defense is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person