Mechanical Engineer

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant • Carlsbad, NM

38d • 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 Mechanical Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Candidate will be in the Packaging Engineering organization and serve as a Cognizant Engineer responsible for the Type B packaging fleet used at WIPP. Candidate will interface with fabrication sub-contractors, quality assurance, waste handling personnel at the WIPP Site and generator sites relative to the use, handling, and operations of select Type A payload containers as well as the Type B packaging fleet. The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining fabrication specifications, drawings, H&O manuals, and Type A Evaluation Reports for the payload containers. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring containers are fabricated in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. The candidate will also be involved with developing and maintaining ancillary equipment associated with the operation of the payload containers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a technical field with three (3) years of technical experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with five (5) years of technical experience, or Associate's degree with nine (9) years of technical experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen (13) years of job-related technical experience is required.
• 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).
• Experience must include some manufacturing technology (including welding) and working under a quality assurance program.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working at WIPP or other DOE sites.
• Previous experience working in fabrication.
• Previous experience in interpretation and application of consensus standards such as ASME B30.20, BTH-1, BPV Section IX, ASTM Material Specifications and ANSI standards in a manufacturing environment focusing on compliance with procurement and design specifications.
• Three (3) years of project management experience is desired along with knowledge of DOT packaging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Cognizant Engineer responsible for the Type B packaging fleet used at WIPP.
• Interface with fabrication sub-contractors, quality assurance, waste handling personnel at the WIPP Site and generator sites relative to the use, handling, and operations of select Type A payload containers as well as the Type B packaging fleet.
• Develop and maintain fabrication specifications, drawings, H&O manuals, and Type A Evaluation Reports for the payload containers.
• Ensure containers are fabricated in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Develop and maintain ancillary equipment associated with the operation of the payload containers.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level