Firefighter

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

11d•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 Firefighter 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.
Must possess a current NM EMT license or current out of state EMT license/National Registry Certification eligible for NM reciprocity.
NM EMT license shall be obtained within one (1) year.
Possess the minimum National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1081 Fire Certification (please upload a copy).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances.

Nice To Haves

Current New Mexico Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician license.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Firefighter.
Respond to Fire/Medical/Hazardous Material incidents on-site and off-site.
Perform daily Fire Protection inspections and testing on buildings and all emergency response vehicles and equipment.
Provide and perform firefighting functions for on-site and off-site responses.
Provide intermediate, or paramedic life support techniques for on-site and off-site personnel to include the underground.
Must be knowledgeable of all emergency hand tools and equipment on response vehicles.
Review and validate procedures for fire protection equipment and systems.
Assist in review, development and maintenance of Fire Protection Plans.
Attend on-site and off-site training for Fire/Medical/Hazardous Material, plus retain current New Mexico Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician license.

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
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