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AECOM UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO) – Kuwait City
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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 3, 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.
Responsibilities
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 potential risks (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 daily safety inspections and verifying corrective actions.
Engineering controls if used to reduce the open detonation minimum separation distance.
Overseeing heavy equipment operations in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and making 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 driver’s license; eligible to operate an AECOM provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle for AECOM 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; 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 *
Additional Qualifications
Graduate of a military EOD assistant course, or accredited UXO technician training course, or military EOD school (US, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, or Australia).
On-the-job training with MEC-related processes, procedures, and equipment (e.g., geophysical).
EOD/UXO experience requirements per training background (varies by graduate type).
OSHA 1910.120(e)(4) 8-hour Management and Supervisor Training Course completion.
Understanding of applicable explosives safety criteria; experience in various phases of MEC/munitions response or range clearance.
10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Training completion card.
Preferred Qualifications
SSH0 Level 1 per USACE EM 385-1-1 (2024) recommendations.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal certificate.
30-hour OSHA Construction Safety; 40-hour EM 385-1-1 Hazard Recognition Training.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available; travel and per diem provided.
Motor Vehicle Record screening required.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is USD 64 - USD 65 per hour.
About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, EAP, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, delivering a better world. We solve clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. A Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
Join a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions.
Work on groundbreaking projects both locally and globally.
Access cutting-edge technology and expert resources to make a real impact.
Participate in award-winning training and development programs to expand technical and leadership skills.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we protect your privacy in accordance with EEO guidelines.
ReqID:
J10136247
Business Line:
Environment
Business Group:
DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
West
Career Area:
Construction
Work Location Model:
Remote
Compensation:
USD 64 - USD 65 - hourly
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Responsibilities
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 potential risks (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 daily safety inspections and verifying corrective actions.
Engineering controls if used to reduce the open detonation minimum separation distance.
Overseeing heavy equipment operations in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and making 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 driver’s license; eligible to operate an AECOM provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle for AECOM 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; 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 *
Additional Qualifications
Graduate of a military EOD assistant course, or accredited UXO technician training course, or military EOD school (US, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, or Australia).
On-the-job training with MEC-related processes, procedures, and equipment (e.g., geophysical).
EOD/UXO experience requirements per training background (varies by graduate type).
OSHA 1910.120(e)(4) 8-hour Management and Supervisor Training Course completion.
Understanding of applicable explosives safety criteria; experience in various phases of MEC/munitions response or range clearance.
10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Training completion card.
Preferred Qualifications
SSH0 Level 1 per USACE EM 385-1-1 (2024) recommendations.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal certificate.
30-hour OSHA Construction Safety; 40-hour EM 385-1-1 Hazard Recognition Training.
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available; travel and per diem provided.
Motor Vehicle Record screening required.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is USD 64 - USD 65 per hour.
About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, EAP, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, delivering a better world. We solve clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. A Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
Join a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions.
Work on groundbreaking projects both locally and globally.
Access cutting-edge technology and expert resources to make a real impact.
Participate in award-winning training and development programs to expand technical and leadership skills.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we protect your privacy in accordance with EEO guidelines.
ReqID:
J10136247
Business Line:
Environment
Business Group:
DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
West
Career Area:
Construction
Work Location Model:
Remote
Compensation:
USD 64 - USD 65 - hourly
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