Careers At Salado Isolation Mining Contractors

A great place to work.

Careers At Salado Isolation Mining Contractors
Share with friends or Subscribe!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.


Project Coordinator

Department: BUS-Chief Information Officer
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, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will provide overall business support areas for the Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC Project Chief Financial Office Program Management Office National TRU Program (NTP). Activities support subcontract administration including tracking and maintenance of service subcontracts, tracking subcontract releases and funding, and preparation of purchase requisitions. Will review subcontract invoices for contract compliance, resource and funding requirements, accuracy and completeness prior to management review. Work with management to develop monthly subcontractor accruals/re-accruals.

Prepare supporting invoice documentation for NTP contracts that are funded by other projects. Independently coordinate and interface with NTP Managers, Contracts, Procurement, Accounting, and Project Integration organizations to support NTP projects and contracts, develop and monitor project budgets, schedules, resource management, and develop estimates in a fast paced environment. Support preparation of internal and external cost estimates for emerging or changing work, funds management and forecasts. Develop ad hoc reports cost and scenarios to support program objectives and to meet requirements of both internal and external customers.

Exempt Salary Grade (26-30)

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 in Business, Accounting, or other area as determined relevant by management
  • Associate's degree, in fields listed as above, with four (4) years of professional experience, or
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of professional experience.
  • Fundamental knowledge of planning and control principles and techniques.

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.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of the related business functions such as purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, project controls and Earned Value Management System principles is considered a plus.
  • Qualified Subcontract Technical Representative is a plus.
  • Previous experience in an M&O governmental accounting, contracts or project controls environment.
  • Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

What we offer:

  • Modern work arrangements to include four-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
  • 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%
  • Relocation assistance*
  • 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
  • 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

*These benefits vary by position

Starting salary $59,251 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.

Posting Duration: 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.

Applicant Tracking System Powered by ClearCompany HRM Applicant Tracking System