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EOD Personnel - Middle East

Tetra Tech
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026
The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals for various Humanitarian Mine Action Projects in the Middle East: EOD Technicians, IMAS Level 3 (IEDD) Operators and individuals with proven HMA Operational clearance experience at Technical Field Manager (TFM)/Technical Advisor (TA) level.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

HMA Clearance Operations/TFM/TA

  • Provide technical advice on UXO detection, identification, and clearance operations within an assigned area of responsibility.
  • Utilize applicable requirements (codes, standards, specifications, regulations, procedures, etc.) and, as necessary, tools, instruments, and equipment to perform assigned activities.
  • Assist in the preparation of required work documents such as Supportive Records/SOP Documentation/NTS Reports/Hazard Reports/EORE Reports/Spot Task Reports/Clearance Plans/Completion Reports/Weekly Ops Manager Reports for Task Sites.
  • Provide guidance and assistance for HMA Clearance teams in their day-to-day operations.
  • Ensure proper training, equipping, and rehearsal of HMA Clearance teams and their supporting elements and manage the day-to-day implementation of assigned clearance tasks throughout the AOR / assigned clearance task.
  • Provide expertise and oversight in Safe to Move Ordnance Removal, Unsafe Disposal, and Destruction and any Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) activities.
  • Proficient in use of PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
  • Experience of utilizing Survey 123 or other reporting platforms for all reporting purposes (Training given if you have not used this).
  • Perform various other duties as assigned by the Clearance Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications

  • Certificates of completion for role advertised and applying for.
  • Valid driver’s license and passport with at least one year before expiration.
  • Fluent in English.
  • The ability to work with an interpreter and clearly relay the subject matter to students.
  • International experience that includes living and working overseas from your normal place of residence and having the motivation to work under arduous conditions.
  • Previously overseen armored mechanical clearance and rubble removal operations (Excavator 360/Front End Loader).
  • Knowledge of applicable US DoD and IMAS standards, industry, and international best practices.
  • Knowledge of Host Country requirements and culture.
  • Certificate of completion from an UXO or EOD program or equivalent military certification to the required standards (IMAS Level 3 IEDD).
  • Demonstrable experience of being a TFM/TA within a HMA program/environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven instruction experience.
  • Military formal training qualification and certificate or civilian equivalent as instructor.
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
  • 8-hour HAZWOPER certification.
  • For U.S. EOD candidates, a Secret Clearance.
  • First-Aid training and certification.
  • Construction or Hazardous Waste Operations experience

Physical Requirements

  • Travel for various lengths of time (short and long-term).
  • Work prolonged periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Complete IEDD/EOD RSPs on a daily basis.
  • Physically carry out TFM/TA job roles for 6-8 hours daily.
  • Spend prolonged periods of time in vehicles enroute to task site locations.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

  • Work and live in multiple locations when required.
  • Work in various weather climates.
  • Travel to new task site locations on short notice when required.

Additional Information

  • Must have at least 1-year left on your passport and multiple pages available. May be best to get a second passport for frequent travel.
  • This position is remotely carried out and will require candidates to work outside in austere conditions on a daily basis.

Life At Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/.
  • Merit-based financial rewards.
  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Compensation

Pay commensurate with experience and project/contract dependent.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

Additional Information

  • Organization: 179 TMR

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