John User
@johnuser31
Unexploded ordnance safety and quality leader delivering risk-based EHS excellence for high-stakes operations.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Unexploded Ordnance Safety Officer & Quality Control Specialist focused on protecting people, property, and the environment through disciplined, risk-based EHS leadership. I currently manage a multi-disciplinary EHS program for 75+ contract personnel supporting construction and range activities at the Nevada Test and Training Range.
As an explosives safety subject matter expert, I lead key UXO operations elements such as MPPEH management, explosives site planning, safety submissions, and field observation of explosive operations, construction, heavy equipment activity, and range residue removal. I emphasize continuous improvement and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with Federal/State OSHA, EPA policy, and Department of Defense explosives safety requirements.
Earlier in my career, I led Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations for the United States Air Force, handling chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, conventional, and improvised explosives and munitions while performing real-time and deliberate risk assessments. Most recently, I served as the EOD Functional Manager for 10 Air Force—leading eight Reserve EOD flights by directing strategic budgeting, training, quality assurance, manpower, and program audits for 150+ personnel—then extended my expertise as a regional radiation safety and radiographic analysis training instructor for IED detection.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Western Region Training Instructor
MSA Security
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Instructed security personnel on radiation safety and radiographic analysis techniques for improvised explosive device detection at freight, mail, and personnel checkpoints. Delivered classroom and practical training using multiple screening platforms and coordinated travel/expenses for work across the central and western United States.
Managed a multi-disciplinary EHS program for 75+ contract personnel supporting construction and range operations at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). Served as explosives safety subject matter expert for UXO operations, including MPPEH management, explosives site planning, explosive safety submissions, field observation, and compliance with OSHA/EPA/DoD explosives safety standards.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
United States Air Force
Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 6 months)
Led Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operations to locate, identify, transport, and dispose of conventional and improvised explosives and munitions, including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards. Performed risk assessments and managed multiple EOD functional areas, most recently serving as EOD Functional Manager for 10 Air Force and leading eight Reserve EOD flights through bu
Supervised personnel handling range and munition debris and non-hazardous waste in accordance with DDESB directives, contract requirements, and explosive site plans. Built daily work plans aligned with OSHA standards, EPA/DoD regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
West Virginia University
Master of Science, Safety Management
Earned a Master of Science in Safety Management from West Virginia University.
American Public University
Bachelor of Arts, Emergency & Disaster Management
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency & Disaster Management from American Public University.
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ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
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