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R&D Technician

Midland, TX · On-site

$36K - $47K/yr

Strictly follow all energetic materials handling, explosive safety, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety protocols; actively contribute to a strong safety culture. * Maintain cleanliness ...

Strictly follow all energetic materials handling, explosive safety, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety protocols; actively contribute to a strong safety culture. * Maintain cleanliness ...

Strictly follow all energetic materials handling, explosive safety, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety protocols; actively contribute to a strong safety culture. * Maintain cleanliness ...

Develop safety protocols for firearms handling, weapons integration, and explosive materials (as applicable to future programs) * Support safe planning and execution of field-testing activities

Develop safety protocols for firearms handling, weapons integration, and explosive materials (as applicable to future programs) * Support safe planning and execution of field-testing activities

Develop safety protocols for firearms handling, weapons integration, and explosive materials (as applicable to future programs) * Support safe planning and execution of field-testing activities

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How much do explosive safety jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for explosive safety in Texas is $107.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.84 and $155.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an explosive safety?

An Explosive Safety job involves managing risks associated with handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of explosives. Professionals in this role develop and enforce safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. They conduct inspections, provide training, and assess potential hazards in military, industrial, or research settings. Their primary goal is to minimize risks and protect personnel, facilities, and the environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an explosive safety professional?

Typical daily responsibilities for an Explosive Safety professional include inspecting storage sites and facilities, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing the correct handling and transportation of explosives. You may also develop safety protocols, provide training to staff, and investigate any incidents or near-misses. Collaboration is common with engineering teams, compliance officers, and operations managers to ensure all procedures align with current laws and best practices. This role requires meticulous documentation and ongoing communication with both internal teams and regulatory agencies to maintain the highest safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for an explosive safety professional?

To thrive in Explosive Safety, you need in-depth knowledge of explosives handling, hazard assessment, and regulatory compliance, often supported by certifications such as ATF, IME, or DoD Explosives Safety certifications. Familiarity with technical tools like blast simulation software, incident reporting systems, and safety management platforms is essential. Attention to detail, effective communication, and decisive problem-solving are key soft skills for this position. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure safe operations, regulatory adherence, and prevention of accidents in high-risk environments.

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Infographic showing various Explosive Safety job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $223,255 per year, or $107.3 per hour.

Unexploded Ordnance Technician II (UXOTII)

GSI Service Group, Inc.

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Position Title:  Unexploded Ordnance Technician II                             
This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential additional duties requested by supervisors/managers and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the Company’s overall benefit.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB SUMMARY

Unexploded Ordnance Technicians identify all types of discarded military munitions. They locate, extract, move, and consolidate any discarded military munitions. Unexploded Ordnance Technicians prepare firing systems, inspect materials to determine risks, and transport demolition materials.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to being able to fully perform all of the UXO Technician I functions, UXO Technician II personnel may:

  • Properly store explosive materials per applicable guidance;
  • Determine precise location in field environment using a variety of techniques such as use of global positioning equipment, or basic land navigation techniques using topographical map and compass;
  • Perform field collection procedures to identify contaminated soil;
  • Prepare an on-site holding area to temporarily stow munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) that has an acceptable risk of movement.
  • Operate modes of transportation for transporting UXO, for which the risk of movement has been determined acceptable, when appropriate.
  • Perform limited technical supervision of UXO Clearance/Sweep personnel;
  • Escort personnel who are not directly involved in UXO related operations but have activities to perform within exclusion areas.
  • Inspect material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH) for the presence of explosive safety hazards.
  • Other duties that may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Graduate of a qualified explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) school.  As an exception, a UXO II may be a graduate of a qualified UXO school and have at least three years commercial UXO experience, as per DDESB TP18
  • Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification IAW 29 CFR 1910.120
  • Current 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Physical
  • Ability to work outside normal work hours at short notice as dictated by work load
  • Ability to work away from primary work location in excess of normal work day
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Valid Driver License and ability to travel outside the US

 Acknowledgment

Selected candidate will be responsible for the satisfactory execution of these duties, responsibilities and functions. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without these changes being specified in this job description and that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed when filling this position