Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Electrician to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment, mobile equipment, and power distribution systems up to 13,800 volts. The candidate is required to attain and maintain the qualifications/training necessary to perform their job scope and conduct frequent inspections of work area to ensure safe working conditions. The candidate must be able to follow written work instructions and adhere company safety policies in addition to pass a Pulmonary Function Test to be able to wear a respirator. This position is intended to support surface mining and/or underground mining electrical activities at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

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 graduate or equivalency is required.
• Five years of relevant electrical maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial environment is required or five years of industrial electrical training/education.

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.

This position will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) before any other candidate considerations.

Preferred Requirements:

• Underground and mining electrical experience preferred.

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
• 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
• Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
• 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

Trainee pay rate is $37.74 per hour. After all standard qualifications have been met and are maintained, the rate of pay is $46.24 with annual increases in August to $48.55 (2025) and $49.76 (2026) per the CBA.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.doe.gov 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 seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date.