Deployed CAS Practitioner (Contractor Assurance Analyst)

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

13d•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 Deployed CAS Practitioner (Contractor Assurance Analyst) and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. As a Deployed CAS Practitioner, the successful candidate will fill a key role in the Contractor Assurance Department, a dynamic and agile team of approximately 20 professionals who enable success of the WIPP mission by assisting line organizations in preventing, detecting, and correcting undesirable outcomes in work execution through application of forward leaning programs that define the Contractor Assurance System (CAS). The CAS is a collection of programs mandated by our customer through DOE P 226.2, Policy for Federal Oversight and Contractor Assurance Systems that includes processes for: Issues management – identifying, evaluating, and resolving undesirable outcomes and opportunities for improvement Event investigation – initial evaluation of undesirable events to collect relevant information, identify the event trigger, ensure safety of personnel, and identify actions necessary to resume work Causal analysis – application of specialized tools and techniques to determine underlying factors that led to an undesirable condition Observations – real-time evaluation of work activities to ensure expectations are being met and provide feedback to workers Assessments – formal review of programs, systems, and processes to ensure compliance and effectiveness in implementation Performance measures – monitoring, analyzing, and responding to performance data Requirements management – ensuring contractual requirements are properly implemented Lessons learned – capturing, sharing, and learning from internal and external operating experience Trending – analyzing data to recognize patterns of performance to identify degrading performance before it becomes a bigger problem The Contractor Assurance Department includes three teams: CAS Operations, CAS Integration, and Regulatory Assurance. The successful candidate will join the CAS Operations team to serve as a Deployed CAS Practitioner, reporting to the CAS Operations Manager. The CAS Operations team is responsible for day-to-day interface with line organizations supporting their execution of the CAS processes discussed above. The Deployed CAS Practitioner applies organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills to integrate the strategic direction of the Contractor Assurance organization and the tactical implementation needs of the assigned line organizations to enable effective implementation of CAS processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree with four (4) years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of relavant experience is required.
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat).
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).
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.
Definition of Experience: Note, “relevant experience” may include, but is not limited to, technical, professional, or administrative positions held in the following disciplines, facilities, industries, or businesses: Contractor or quality assurance Commercial or government nuclear or radiological High-hazard industry/facility (e.g., mining, power generation/transmission, oil/gas, chemical processing) Highly regulated or proceduralized (e.g., medical, environmental, food processing, legal) Customer service (e.g., people interface, product delivery) Clerical (e.g., organizing, filing, data entry, database management) Education (e.g., development/delivery of training material, coaching, mentoring) Information Technology (e.g., database administration, application/workflow development)

Nice To Haves

Nuclear or high-hazard facility experience
Experience with Contractor Assurance related programs/processes
Experience training, coaching, or mentoring
Familiarity with DOE Directives, Standards, and Guides
Familiarity with the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

Responsibilities

Facilitate issues management corrective action planning, implementation, and closure
Lead and participate in event investigations
Lead and participate in causal analyses
Facilitate Observation performance and Focus Area identification
Facilitate assessment schedule development, maintenance, and implementation, and plan, lead, and participate on assessments
Facilitate development and maintenance of performance indicators, including data analysis
Coordinate requirements impact assessments and trace development, review, and maintenance
Coordinate generation and use of lessons learned
Identify cognitive trends of issues and assist in trend analysis
Provide coaching/mentoring to line organization staff regarding implementation of CAS processes, procedures, and tools

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