Underground Facility Engineer

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), the managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), is seeking an Underground Facility Engineer to join its team in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The role supports facility and equipment operations at the nation’s only repository for disposal of Transuranic (TRU) waste. The successful candidate will need detailed knowledge of plant equipment, systems, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements, including DSA/TSRs. Three years of nuclear project experience or equivalent is required to become fully qualified. The position requires an associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience. One year of plant or facility operating experience is also required. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain respirator qualifications and a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP site. Underground operations experience is preferred.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with two years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma or equivalency with four years of relevant experience.
One year of plant or facility operating experience. Operating experience is hands-on industrial-type operations, such as electrical, HVAC, blueprint reading, control room, diesel generator, or high/low-voltage switchgear work; experience limited to administrative processing, analysis, and procedures does not qualify.
Ability to obtain and maintain respirator qualifications.
Must be at least 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 and comply with site security requirements, including if teleworking.
Knowledge of plant equipment and systems operations and procedures, regulatory requirements including DSA/TSRs, Work Control responsibilities, and radiological control procedures.
Three years of nuclear project experience or equivalent is required to become fully qualified.

Nice To Haves

Underground operations experience.
Three years of nuclear project experience; up to two years may be substituted by full-time related academic training, such as degree programs, trade schools, or vocational programs.
Previous WIPP project experience.

Responsibilities

Apply plant knowledge and experience to support operation of equipment and systems and explain their theory of operation.
Analyze equipment breakdowns or problems, determine solutions, and develop procedures accordingly.
Develop and direct maintenance or operational test activities to ensure plant operability and regulatory compliance.
Prepare and conduct related training programs for affected employees as a qualified Level I Instructor.
Coordinate with engineering on equipment and system installations and develop appropriate maintenance and operating procedures.
Plan and execute equipment or system outages for maintenance and repair.
Report issues or concerns involving integration of facility activities and readiness, environment, or quality to management.
Follow safety procedures, regulations, and policies.
Frequently inspect assigned work areas to ensure safe working conditions and promptly report hazards or unsafe conditions to management.
Implement the standards contained in the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

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.
Modern work arrangements, including four-day workweeks of four 10-hour days.
Relocation assistance.
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.