Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO), an LLC of Bechtel, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Waste Handling Technician to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidate will perform diverse waste handling operations and activities. Direct assigned work groups in conduct of routine and specialized waste handling operations. Follow all safety procedures, regulations, and policies. Conduct frequent inspections of work area to assure that safe working conditions are maintained. Promptly report any hazards or unsafe conditions to management. Perform all standard processing operations and activities to receive, handle and emplace nuclear waste in accordance with established written operating procedures. Apply full range of applicable equipment operation knowledge. Maintain established nuclear material accountability records, assuring accuracy of entries. Identify malfunctioning equipment and systems to assure proper and safe operations. Initiate repairs in accordance with plant work control procedures. Recommend changes to operating procedures to improve quality, efficiency, or safety. Assist maintenance employees during conduct of troubleshooting and repair activities, as directed. Assist engineering employees in conduct of equipment modifications. Perform backfill, emplacement and floor/yard activity. This position requires support for any and all shifts. Must be able to qualify, and maintain qualifications, on all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Respiratory Protection and associated equipment.

This is a USW Bargaining Unit Position

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination.

• High school graduate or Equivalency is required.
• One (1) year of equipment operating experience is required.
• One (1) year of nuclear or hazardous waste operations or similar prior work experience is required.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Filled with SIMCO USW membership first, according to CBA, before other candidate considerations.

Pay Rate is $38.94 per hour.

What we offer:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Coverage on date of hire
• Surgical concierge service
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement
• Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)
• 401(k) with matching up to 6%
• Company paid short term disability
• Voluntary benefits of:
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Long-term disability program.
• Health and Flexible savings accounts
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to the environment and safety
• Extraordinary colleagues
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
*Some benefits vary by position

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug, as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.