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PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC

Provide project management support, evaluate commercial technologies, and attend technical reviews ... Minimum 15+ years in EOD, explosives engineering, or related operational roles, including 5+ years ...

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC

PWS Title: Senior Subject Matter Expert Breaching Operations (SPM&E) Location : Fort Bragg, NC ... Minimum 10+ years in kinetic or mechanical breaching or explosives operations, including 3-5+ years ...

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC

Senior Subject Matter Expert Counter Proliferation Breaching Operations Location : Fort Bragg, NC ... Provide training and advice on advanced drilling, explosive planning factors, charge preparation ...

US Department of the Air Force

$108K/yr

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include applying expert knowledge of safety and ... Knowledge of established explosive safety, nuclear surety and occupational health principles ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Explosives Expert, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Explosives Expert, you need extensive knowledge of explosives, safety regulations, and risk assessment, typically backed by a relevant degree and certifications such as a blasting license or ATF clearance. Familiarity with specialized tools, detonating systems, and safety management software is essential. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are crucial for coordinating teams and ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols. These skills and qualifications are vital to effectively manage operations, minimize hazards, and ensure legal and environmental compliance in the handling of explosives.

What is the difference between Manager Explosives Expert vs Blasting Supervisor?

AspectManager Explosives ExpertBlasting Supervisor
CertificationsExplosives licenses, safety certificationsExplosives handling, safety training
Work EnvironmentProject management, planning, safety oversightOn-site blasting, field supervision
Industry UsageMining, construction, demolitionMining, quarrying, construction

The Manager Explosives Expert typically oversees explosive operations, focusing on planning, safety, and compliance, often in an office or supervisory setting. In contrast, a Blasting Supervisor is more hands-on, managing on-site blasting activities directly. Both roles require explosives handling certifications and safety training, but the Manager Explosives Expert has a broader strategic role, while the Blasting Supervisor is more operational.

What are some common challenges faced by a Manager Explosives Expert, and how can they be effectively managed?

A Manager Explosives Expert often faces challenges such as ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and managing high-pressure situations where precision is critical. Effective management involves ongoing staff training, thorough risk assessments, and clear communication with both internal teams and external regulatory bodies. Building strong procedures for incident response and fostering a safety-focused culture are also key to successfully navigating these challenges.

What does a Manager Explosives Expert do?

A Manager Explosives Expert oversees the safe handling, storage, transportation, and use of explosives in industries such as mining, construction, or demolition. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and legal requirements, developing safety protocols, and training staff. Additionally, they may coordinate blasting operations, conduct risk assessments, and investigate incidents involving explosives. Their role is critical to preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of personnel and property.
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Explosives Countermeasures Instructor III

Explosives Countermeasures Instructor III

Cayuse Holdings

Blackstone, VA • On-site

$33.61/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Overview
Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.
The Work
The Explosives Countermeasures Instructor III serves as an instructor for explosives and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recognition and avoidance techniques with responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these courses and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met. This role serves as a subject matter expert on explosives and IED recognition.
This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Plans, organizes and manages the presentation of explosives countermeasures training courses.
  • Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses.
  • Researches and reviews current reports related to Diplomatic Security and introduces applicable information into EC courses.
  • Coordinates logistics arrangements for assigned courses including student travel and lodging, interpreters, escort officers, space availability, facilities, and equipment at training sites.
  • Arranges for guest speakers, approves shipments of special equipment and materials, and other related activities.
  • Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards.
  • Resolves problems that occur in the preparation for and during training.
  • Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives have been met.
  • Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations.
  • Identifies need for and assists with revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the explosives countermeasures training curriculum effectiveness and quality.
  • Provides budget estimates for assigned courses.
  • Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources.
  • Participates in curriculum review conferences.
  • Assists instructors in other security related subjects.
  • Provides assistance in conducting practical exercises when needed.
  • Presents security awareness briefings to a wide range or audiences.
  • Establishes and maintains liaison with a broad array of law enforcement, security, military, government and civilian organizations interested in or affected by explosives countermeasures training.
  • Keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
  • Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators as well as with other appropriate training entities.
  • Submits training records in a timely manner.
  • Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training.
  • Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials.
  • Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs
  • Maintains requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Qualifications - Here's What You Need
The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client's requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.
  • Must possess a high school diploma.
  • Graduate of NAVSCOLEOD (Naval School Explosive Ordinance Disposal) required.
  • Senior EOD Technician.
  • Minimum of three (3) years formal EOD instructor experience.
  • Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of current terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Advanced knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with currently accepted methods and practices.
  • Familiarity with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness.
  • Ability to conduct live explosives and pyrotechnic demonstrations.
  • Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude situations to ensure training exercises are conducted in a safe manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities.
  • Secret Clearance is required.
  • Due to the nature of work at the client's site, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred

Minimum Skills:
  • Must possess problem-solving skills.
  • Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences and to prepare and present briefings
  • Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
  • Excellent Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc. skills.
  • Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
  • Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
  • Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits
  • SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
  • Telemedicine
  • Dental & Vision
  • EAP
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager
Working Conditions
  • Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical exertion, including periods of standing, occasional heavy lifting, and irregular hours in both training and protective service operations, at times, during inclement weather
  • Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials while demonstrating physically challenging practical exercises.
  • Must be able to work on-site in Blackstone, VA.
  • Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
  • May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
  • Frequent local travel and occasional travel to other areas within and outside the United States and overseas to potentially high threat posts may be required.
  • May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range
USD $33.61 - USD $33.61 /Hr.

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