HMA Mechanical Mine Clearance (MMC) Instructors
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Mechanical Mine Clearance (MMC) Instructors for its Humanitarian Mine Action project in Ukraine.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and applications from Ukrainian national personnel who meet the criteria below are encouraged.
Main Duty:
• Perform training as a member of a mechanical training team to teach all theoretical and practical levels of Mechanical Mine Clearance (MMC) procedures.
• Assist in producing lesson plans and follow a formal training program.
Mentoring and Training:
• Carry out field visits and mentoring of mechanical teams.
• Assist in producing lesson plans and follow a formal training program.
• Carry out and prepare a Technical & Equipment Needs Analysis of organisations that are utilizing mechanical plant and demining machines for HMA operations as required.
• Assist with the development of a mechanical demining training area and supporting workshops.
• Provide technical expertise to develop mechanical demining management policies and procedures.
• Plan and deliver theory and practical lessons.
• Support mechanised clearance teams, by giving technical advice and conducting onsite mentoring.
• Give advice on maintaining and inventory of spare parts.
• Advise on appropriate mechanical equipment to use for tasks.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each type of machine being used in country.
• Assist machine operators to receive accreditation.
• Attend manufacturer’s / Tetra Tech training courses on new machines and equipment.
Workshops, Servicing, Maintenance, and Repair Training:
• Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate appropriate training programmes for maintaining and repairing mechanical assets.
• Maintenance, servicing, and repair of mechanical assets.
• Manage mechanics maintaining equipment such as tracked armoured excavators, Front End Loader/Backhoe machines, tillers, and flails.
• Carry out inspections and assessments and undertake necessary repairs at field locations.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are carried out.
• Develop response plans to support machine breakdown.
• Ensure that the operators are fully briefed on all machine based technical issues.
• Conduct quality control of commercial workshops that are armouring up mechanical plant for use on the project.
Qualifications:
Formal training certificate from a manufacturer of:
• Mechanical Mine Clearance machinery (essential).
• Commercial Of The Shelf (COTS) Plant machinery (desirable).
• Valid driver’s license (essential).
• Military or Civilian formal training qualification and certificate (essential).
• Plant Operator Mechanic, Plant Fitter, Heavy Goods Vehicle, Mechanic or similar (desirable).
• Minimum of IMAS EOD level 3 or equivalent qualification from a military on internationally recognized civilian training establishment and certificate (essential).
Experience:
Provable experience of operating tillers, flails and plant machinery in a Humanitarian Mine Action program.
International experience of living and working overseas from your normal place of residence and having the motivation to work in arduous conditions.
Must have previously held a position as an EOD instructor and show evidence that you have taught courses.
Should have proven, practical hands-on field and training experience and a thorough understanding of the following IMAS disciplines:
• Mechanical survey and clearance (essential).
• Technical Survey (essential).
• Battle Area Clearance (essential).
• Manual Mine Clearance (essential).
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (essential).
• Mechanical survey and clearance (essential).
• Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (desirable).
Skills:
• Fluent in English (essential) and Ukrainian (desirable).
• Must be able to stand in front of a class and teach.
• The ability to work with an interpreter and clearly relay the subject matter to Ukrainian speaking students.
• Resourcefulness and keep calm when things don’t go according to plan.
• An understanding of Ukraine and it’s culture.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience and project/contract dependent.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs