The Mine Action Industry – A New Career

Off By Ed Hanna

There are over 110 million laid and active landmines globally, excluding the further millions of tonnes of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and explosive remnants of war (ERW).

Unexploded devices that injure civilians in conflict and post-conflict zones are a barrier to a country’s regenerative future. Collectively, they pose a daily threat to civilian safety as well as severely impeding economic development.

TDI was established in 2005 to provide extensive project management support to both governmental and non-governmental organisations, incorporating the provision of landmine clearance, UXO disposal, mine risk education (MRE), improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD) and search training. Additionally, TDI provide fleet maintenance and remote logistics solutions. TDI regularly recruits project managers, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) trainers and mentors, as well as medical personnel for our various projects across locations in Africa and the Middle East.

Aims
TDI aims to make the unnerving transition from the Military to the mine action industry a success for all who join us. All TDI staff are given the trust and responsibility to contribute to making the world a safer place for the millions of people affected daily by landmines and UXO. If you are contemplating what to do next, why not consider joining TDI? There are career options outside of Military life and TDI provides the tools for you to branch into something new. Wherever you are in your career, hanging up your uniform does not suggest it is the end of the road, but rather the start of a new one.