Central Characterization Program (CCP) Certification Manager

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Central Characterization Program (CCP) Certification Manager and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of the WIPP Hazardous Waste Facility Permit (HWFP) Attachment C - Waste Analysis Plan (WAP), the WIPP Land Withdrawal Act (LWA), Transuranic Waste Authorized Methods for Payload Control (TRAMPAC), the WIPP Documented Safety Analysis (DSA), the Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) Quality Assurance Program Document (QAPD), the WIPP Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) and associated Department of Energy (DOE) Orders.
Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of professional experience, or Associate’s degree with nine (9) years of professional experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen (13) years of professional experience is required.
Experience/Proficiency with Microsoft Applications is mandatory.
Ability to obtain a Q-Clearance.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DOE Order 414.1D, Quality Assurance
Advanced Knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Advanced Knowledge of WIPP HWFP Attachment C
Advanced Knowledge of TRAMPACs
Advanced Knowledge of WIPP DSA
Advanced Knowledge of WIPP LWA
Advanced Knowledge of WIPP WAC

Responsibilities

Managing, leading, and developing Site Project Managers (SPMs), Waste Certification Officials (WCOs), and the Waste Certification Assistants (WCAs).
Interfacing, coordinating, and working with regulatory agencies including DOE, New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as well as various DOE Contractors around the United States.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance: Coverage on date of hire
Surgical concierge service
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)
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
Company paid life insurance (1x 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