Central Monitoring Room Operator (CMRO)

Waste Isolation Pilot PlantCarlsbad, NM
$39 - $51Onsite

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 Monitoring Room Operator and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is a USW bargaining unit position. This position will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement before any other candidate considerations.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalency is required.
  • One (1) year of operating experience is required. 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.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Pass an oral board and maintain qualifications for Central Monitoring Room Operator (CMRO), Roving Watch and Transcom Operator.
  • Meet and maintain physical ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment, including Respiratory Protection equipment.

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
  • 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
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