Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, MA

7d•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 Surface Maintenance Mechanic - Trainee 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 (CBA) before any other candidate considerations.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalency is required.
Four (4) years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial environment or four (4) years of industrial maintenance training/education 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).

Nice To Haves

Mining and diesel mechanic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on diesel and electric mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, mining equipment, and waste handling equipment at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.
Attain and maintain the qualifications and training necessary to perform field maintenance.
Follow all safety procedures, regulations and policies.
Promptly report any hazards or unsafe conditions to management.
Maintain qualifications and training to perform assigned duties.
Be able to pass a Pulmonary Function Test to qualify and work in a respirator in contaminated areas.

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