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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a Automation Engineer - Safety Significant Confinement Ventilation System to join our team to support our Government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, programming, testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), and controls systems. The candidate will be responsible for design changes, following the Engineering Change Notice process. The candidate shall be able to create logic, program, and troubleshoot using RSLogix Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, Factory Talk View, and other PLC programming suites as needed. The candidate shall be able to interface instruments, field devices, and other equipment to existing site PLC’s, and provide interface support with our site SCADA software (Ignition). The candidate shall have a technical understanding of interfacing with SCADA software. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of media conversion and communication protocols such as Modbus and TCP/IP and their application to connecting PLCs and field devices. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical instrumentation, actuators, and variable frequency drives. In addition, the candidate will be required to support other groups as directed. The candidate will support testing and commissioning activities as directed. Some travel will be required, but will be limited.

Exempt Salary Grade (30-36)

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

• Bachelors Degree with two (2) years of technical experience, or
• Associates Degree with six (6) years of technical experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with ten (10) years of technical experience is required.
• Technical experience must include at least two (2) years of programming, troubleshooting, and testing PLCs.
• Some technical experience in system control/integration, automation and networking is required.
• Must have strong interface skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or technical field.
• Ignition Certified Training and/or Rockwell Automation Certified Training.
• PLC development experience with Rockwell PLCs, including GuardLogix, and safety PLC’s.
• Experience with Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design considerations.
• Experience with surface and underground mining Industrial Control Systems (ICS) systems and related equipment.
• Previous WIPP Project experience.

What we offer:

• Modern work arrangements to include 4-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 $78,719 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.