Eastern Research Group
Ordnance Technician
$75K–$115K
Indian Head, MD · On-site · Full-time · Posted Apr 15, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years of experience in explosives decontamination operations.
- Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
About the job
Performs ordnance and hazardous-material handling, decontamination, and demolition work for Department of Defense clients at a federal facility in Indian Head, Maryland.
What you'll do
- Safely handle, identify, transport, decontaminate, disassemble, or demolish energetic materials and hazardous ordnance according to procedures and regulations.
- Operate transport and material-handling equipment; maintain inventory and chain-of-custody records.
- Conduct Job Hazard Analyses, implement safety mitigations, and coordinate decontamination and demolition activities with clients and stakeholders.
What they ask for
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience in explosives decontamination operations.
- Must be able to obtain Department of Defense (DOD) Secret clearance.
- Ability to pass AMMO-18 Certification class and other qualifying safety and handling trainings.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in ordnance or weapons systems or with inventory/warehouse.
- Direct experience with explosives safety planning, storage, handling, transportation, or disposal.
Pay
USD 75,000–115,000 (per-year-salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office
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