Underground Work Control Manager

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant • Carlsbad, MA

4d • 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 Underground Work Control Manager and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of related experience, or Associate’s degree with six (6) years of related experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalency with ten (10) years of related 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).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct daily supervision and support for Underground (UG) maintenance work planners and Work Control Center coordinators.
• Collaborate with Work Control and Maintenance management to ensure UG work planning and control activities are aligned with site priorities.
• Distribute work assignments to planners; assist in balancing workload.
• Support backlog reduction efforts; provide status updates to Work Control Manager.
• Hold regular meetings with planners to communicate priorities, share information, and discuss challenges.
• Review draft Work Control Documents to ensure compliance with Writer’s Guide and template.
• Serve as a key interface for audits and surveillances.
• Lead coordination efforts with Maintenance, Underground Facility Operations, Mining, Engineering, and Project/Construction Management teams.
• Conduct formal self-assessments as assigned by Work Control and Maintenance management.
• Analyze performance measures with Work Control and Maintenance management.
• Ensure planners attend required training and maintain qualifications.
• Address corrective actions as assigned.
• Approve direct reports’ timesheets biweekly.

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: Manager