Ventilation Engineer

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

1d•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 Ventilation Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently in the process of constructing a new nuclear grade ventilation system for the underground that more than triples the current air filtration capacity. The system is designed to dilute and remove dust and noxious gases generated from operating diesel equipment as well as generate pressure boundaries for nuclear safety to keep the site workers safe. You will play a critical part in maintaining this new system that will provide the needed airflow to the equipment operations 2,150 feet below the surface. All airflow is routed through an array of HEPA filters prior to being exhausted to atmosphere. Your primary responsibility will be supporting the success of this project as a system engineer with the intent to become the subject matter expert on the system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with zero (0) to five (5) years of relevant experience
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

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mining Engineering
Experience with mine ventilation systems under MSHA (30 CFR Part 57)
Two (2) years of experience with nuclear grade ASME N509, N510, N511 and AG-1 systems
Experience working in DOE facilities
PLC experience

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications
Assist in writing Statements of Work
Manage system configuration
Perform system walk downs and engineering calculations such as shear/moments diagrams and friction loss in ducts
Provide technical support for maintenance activities and facility operations
Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, procurement, and program management disciplines

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
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