Jonathon Strader
Amentum
Las Vegas,NV
13
years of professional experience
Experienced U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician with nine years in explosive hazard mitigation and munitions response. Skilled in identifying and neutralizing explosive threats while leading teams in complex operations adhering to safety standards. Deployed to high-risk environments, including Jordan, ensuring mission readiness. Ready to apply EOD expertise as a UXO Technician II for Parsons’ Guam munitions response mission.
Work History
UXO Technician II
1 Year 7 Months- Utilized specialized detection equipment to identify and locate hazardous materials in diverse environments.
- Conducted thorough assessments of unexploded ordnance to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of unexploded ordnance to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined inventory management systems for ordnance disposal supplies, reducing waste and ensuring resource availability.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for ordnance disposal, improving operational efficiency.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician / Senior EOD Technician
9 Years 3 Months- Performed advanced explosive ordnance disposal operations supporting worldwide military missions, training environments, and contingency operations. Identified, classified, investigated, mitigated, and disposed of explosive hazards while maintaining strict adherence to Department of Defense explosive safety procedures.
- Conducted EOD operations involving unexploded ordnance (UXO), munitions debris, explosive hazards, and military munitions systems.
- Identified and classified U.S. and foreign conventional munitions including bombs, artillery, rockets, missiles, mines, grenades, and explosive components.
- Performed reconnaissance, investigation, excavation, recovery, and disposal operations associated with explosive hazards.
- Led operational range clearance missions, effectively mitigating surface and subsurface munitions hazards to support mission objectives.
- Conducted explosive risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies that enhanced personnel safety and mission success.
- Prepared and executed electric and non-electric demolition firing systems for explosive disposal operations.
- Handled explosive material accountability, transportation procedures, storage requirements, and operational documentation.
- Supported environmental remediation and munitions response operations.
- TEAM LEAD / RANGE OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE
- EOD Team Leader – Operational Range Support
- Lead EOD teams conducting range clearance and explosive hazard mitigation operations.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed range sweeps, UXO identification missions, and explosive disposal operations.
- Supervised junior EOD technicians during complex training and operational scenarios.
- Provided technical oversight, safety guidance, and mission planning support.
- Ensured compliance with established explosive safety standards, operational risk management procedures, and command requirements.
- Managed personnel safety, equipment readiness, and mission execution during high-risk operations.
- DEPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
- Overseas Contingency Deployment – Jordan
- Supported U.S. military operations in an overseas contingency environment as an Air Force EOD Technician.
- Conducted explosive hazard response operations supporting deployed forces.
- Provided EOD expertise in a multinational operational environment.
- Coordinated with military personnel and partner forces to identify and mitigate explosive threats.
- Maintained operational readiness while conducting missions in austere environments.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) Candidate
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Associate Degree - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology
Skills
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
UXO assessment
Hazard mitigation
Safe procedures
MEC/MPPEH operations
Anomaly investigation
Excavation procedures
Land navigation
Equipment accountability
Planning operations
Mission execution
Safety management
Team leadership
Mentorship training
First aid training
Timeline
UXO Technician II
Amentum
07.2024 - 02.2026Read More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician / Senior EOD Technician
United States Air Force
04.2013 - 07.2022Read More
University of Kentucky
Master of Social Work (MSW) Candidate
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Liberty University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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American Military University
Associate Degree from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology
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