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Underground Facility Operations - Roving Watch

Department: WO-NF UG FacOps - 710C
Location: Carlsbad, NM

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 Underground Facility Operations - Roving Watch and join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidate will 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. Operate and monitor equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures. Assist higher classified facility personnel with operation, testing and maintenance of underground equipment and systems, as assigned in accordance with established procedures. Perform routine functions, such as tagout/lockout, log keeping, monitoring, and housekeeping in accordance with Conduct of Operations procedures. Perform technical reviews/validations of procedures as assigned. Obtain materials and supplies from warehouse/storage as required. Report all issues or concerns related to integration of facility activities/readiness, environment, or quality to management. Conduct frequent inspections of assigned work areas to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained. Promptly report any hazards or unsafe conditions to management. Implement standards contained in NWP "Code of Business Ethics and Conduct''. Obtain and maintain respiratory protection qualification. Obtain and maintain Rad II qualification and work within contamination areas.

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 Diploma or Equivalency is required.
  • One (1) year of operating 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.

*"Operating experience" is hands-on industrial-type operations, electrical, HVAC, blueprint reading, control room, diesel generator, high/low voltage switch gear, etc. It is not experience that is limited to administrative processing, analysis and procedures, even if such work was completed at an industrial site.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Three (3) years of experience in an underground environment is preferred.
  • Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

Pay Rate is $36.86 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.

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