Multiple Openings

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 CCP Visual Examination Operator (VEO) to join our team located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

The successful candidates will:

• Obtain Qualification as a CCP Visual Examination Operator.
• Responsible for the Visual Examination of nuclear waste.
• Verify the physical form of the waste is approved and prohibited items are excluded.
• Interact with Visual Examination Experts and other SIMCO teams to problem solve off normal conditions, new packaging configurations, and unfamiliar waste.
• Create, review and approve Visual Examination Batch Data Reports with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

The work schedule for this position is Monday- Thursday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm.

SIMCO Non-Exempt Grade Levels 25-29

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

• Bachelor’s degree or
• Associate’s degree with two (2) years of working experience, or
• High School diploma or Equivalency plus four (4) years of working experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a "Q" Clearance with a HRP Certification.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.*

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

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of CCP TRU Waste Characterization activities and Visual Examination Process a plus.

Starting salary $55,555 per year *

*Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

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.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.