Mason Nugent

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician

US Army

Fort Stewart, Georgia

08.2020 - Current

Provided technical support and guidance to personnel in the use of explosive ordnance disposal equipment.
Conducted maintenance, testing, and evaluation of explosives materials and related components.
Performed on-site inspections of hazardous materials sites to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Assessed risk levels associated with explosive operations and took appropriate action to minimize hazards.
Developed detailed plans for responding to potential explosive threats or incidents.
Analyzed data from various sources to determine the source, type, and quantity of explosives present in a given area.
Disarmed unexploded ordnance using specialized tools and techniques while ensuring safety protocols were met.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving explosives or hazardous materials.
Operated remote controlled robots for bomb disposal operations in hazardous environments.
Placed explosive charges in holes or other spots, detonating explosives to demolish structures or to loosen earth and rock.
Drove trucks to transport explosives and blasting equipment to blasting sites.
Cut specified lengths of primacord to attach primers to cord ends.
Tied specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns to time sequences of explosions.
Examined blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed.
Constructed and used field communication equipment to receive orders and transmit information about disposals.
Determined optimal plans for effective removal or destruction of ordnances after assessing nature of devices and explosives present.
Participated in joint exercises with law enforcement personnel focused on responding to explosive threats.
Coordinated efforts between multiple agencies involved in response to an incident involving explosives.
Utilized X-ray imaging systems to identify potential threats posed by unknown objects.
Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations into suspected explosive threats.
Conducted training sessions on safe handling of explosives materials for other personnel.