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Explosive Safety Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Senior Safety Engineer

Culpeper, VA · On-site

$79K - $147K/yr

Knowledgeable in munitions, explosives, and energetic materials, and related disciplines, the ... personnel safety. * High level of communication skills and an understanding of escalation ...

Senior Safety Engineer

Orange, VA · On-site

$79K - $147K/yr

Knowledgeable in munitions, explosives, and energetic materials, and related disciplines, the ... personnel safety. * High level of communication skills and an understanding of escalation ...

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How much do explosive safety jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for explosive safety in Virginia is $114.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.25 and $164.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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 does an explosive safety officer do?

An explosive safety officer is responsible for ensuring the safe handling, storage, and transportation of explosives. They develop safety protocols, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with regulations to prevent accidents in environments where explosives are used or stored. Certification and knowledge of safety standards are essential for this role.

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.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Explosive Safety jobs? Cities in Virginia with the most Explosive Safety job openings:
Infographic showing various Explosive Safety job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $237,577 per year, or $114.2 per hour.

SCA UXO Tech III (deploy to Guam)

Parsons Corporation

Centreville, VA • On-site

$37K - $47K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


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Job description

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Job Description:
Are you interested in making the world a safer place through your expertise and experience with unexploded ordnance (UXO)? If so, Parsons has an opportunity for you! We need your help with the reconnaissance, classification, and removal of UXO from affected communities.
Responsibilities:
Perform the duties of a UXO Technician III as outlined in DDESB TP 18.
UXO-TIIIs must be able to:
(a) Meet the criteria for, and perform the functions of, a UXO-TI and UXO-TII.
(b) Ensure compliance with DoD Military Service- and/or DDESB-approved site
plans.
(c) Supervise and perform on-site destruction or demilitarization of MEC in place or at a consolidated detonation site. This includes determining where and when it is safe to initiate destruction and when engineering controls are required to mitigate the effects of a detonation.
(d) Implement an explosives storage plan in accordance with applicable guidance.
(e) Prepare administrative reports required for munitions responses (e.g., daily UXO team report), operational range clearance activities, and similar operations.
(f) Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work plans for munitions responses and operational range clearance activities.
(g) Assist in the preparation of risk and hazard analyses.
(h) Conduct daily site safety briefings.
(i) Supervise MEC-related activities performed at a site.
(j) Determine if MDEH, which is not known or suspected to be UXO, is safe to ship and properly documented for transport over PTRs in accordance with Technical bulletin 700-2, Naval Sea Systems Command Instruction 8020.8C, Technical Order 11A-1-47.
(k) Package military munitions, commercial explosives, and MDEH that has been determined safe for transport over PTRs.
(l) Serve as the UXO team leader.
UXO I and II
(b) Store explosive materials in accordance with applicable guidance, including
preparing on-site holding areas to temporarily store and secure MEC or MPPEH and other explosives (e.g., donor charges).
(c) Determine, using a variety of techniques (e.g., global positioning equipment, land navigation techniques), and record the location of subsurface anomalies, surface MEC, and other material of interest in a field environment.
(d) Perform field collection and testing procedures to identify explosives contaminated media or material (e.g., equipment used for the load-assemble-pack of military munitions).
(e) Inspect and document the explosives safety status of MPPEH.
(f) Supervise, as required, SWs, SP, and UXO-TIs.
UXO Technician I duties:
(a) Investigate for and identify MEC and MPPEH, including explosive residues in media (e.g., soil), buildings, and installed equipment.
(b) Identify different types of military munitions, including identifying whether a military munition's fuze is armed or unarmed.
(c) Excavate subsurface anomalies for identification.
(d) Move (e.g., consolidate) MEC within a munitions response site (MRS) or on an operational range after the UXOSO and SUXOS have jointly evaluated and documented the determination that the risk of movement is acceptable.
(e) Operate vehicles moving explosives or MPPEH on site. Individuals must be appropriately licensed for the class of vehicle being operated.
(f) Transport military munitions, commercial explosives, and MDEH that meets the criteria in Paragraphs 2.2.b.(1)(a) through (e) and has been determined safe for transport over public traffic routes (PTRs). Such munitions and explosives must be packaged in a manner that allows their safe transport and complies with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other applicable federal and State laws and DoD policies. Only UXO determined to be safe for transport by EOD personnel may be transported over a PTR.
(g) Prepare electric and non-electric firing systems.
(h) Set up decontamination stations and decontaminate CA-contaminated personnel, military munitions, and other material of interest (e.g., munitions debris, glass vials) in accordance with approved plans. Performing these functions may require additional training.
(i) Assist UXOQP in documenting the explosives safety status of MPPEH.
(j) Construct engineering controls (protective works).
Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience as a UXO or EOD Technician.

***job location is Guam***
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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