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Central Monitoring Room Operator (CMRO) - SSCVS

Department: WO-NF FacOps
Location: Carlsbad, NM

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 an Central Monitoring Room Operator (CMRO) to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The Central Monitoring Room Operator (CMRO) will perform a variety of general tasks to assist in operations of surface equipment and systems as assigned, with some direction. 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 surface equipment and systems, as assigned, in accordance with established procedures. Monitor and operate the Central Monitoring System, Transcom and Weather Monitoring System. Perform routine functions, such as tagout/lockout, log keeping, monitoring and housekeeping in accordance with Conduct of Operations procedures. Perform technical reviews/validation of procedures as assigned. Obtain materials and supplies from warehouse/storage areas as required. Perform similar and related duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be required to pass an oral board and maintain qualifications for Central Monitoring Room Operator (CMRO), Roving Watch and Transcom Operator. Must be capable of meeting and maintaining physical ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment, including Respiratory Protection equipment.

This is a Bargaining Unit Position

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School graduate or Equivalency is required.

  • One 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.

*"Operations" 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.

Please ensure resume/application clearly denotes specific duties related to operating experience to be fully considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus

Pay rate of $38.94 per hour

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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