Surface Plant Helper

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), the managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), is seeking a Surface Plant Helper to join its team in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is a USW bargaining unit position and will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement before other candidates are considered. The Plant Helper assists with a variety of tasks requiring moderate maintenance knowledge, including planning, layout, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment and systems. The work may include assignments in the WIPP underground mine and contaminated areas, requiring Personal Protective Equipment, respirator use, and a Pulmonary Function Test. Work schedules may shift to shift work. The position pays $36.19 per hour per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is subject to drug testing and may require a federal background investigation and access authorization, with possible subsequent reinvestigations.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances; see DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
May be required to work in the WIPP underground mine and contaminated areas and wear Personal Protective Equipment, including a respirator; a Pulmonary Function Test is required for this work.
Employment includes drug testing; a federal background investigation and access authorization may be required.

Nice To Haves

One year of verifiable experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts or skid steers.
Current Class A CDL.
Previous radiation technology experience.
Hazardous material handling experience.
Three years of general maintenance experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance tasks involving planning, layout, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment and systems.
Follow safety procedures, regulations, and policies.
Frequently inspect work areas to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
Promptly report hazards and unsafe conditions to management.
Perform mechanical and electrical tasks, including plumbing and work on facility equipment.
Transport, package, mark, label, and place hazardous and non-hazardous materials in designated storage areas.
Perform duties related to operation and maintenance of surface and underground tool cribs.
Perform similar and related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage beginning on the date of hire.
Surgical concierge service.
Employee Assistance Program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Shuttle commuter service from local areas.
Paid time off 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 equal to one times annual salary.
Pension plan providing a monthly annuity after retirement.
401(k) with a 0.50 match up to 6%.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits.
Long-term disability program.
Health and flexible savings accounts.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.