Waste Operations Crew Manager

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

About The Position

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), the managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), is hiring a Waste Operations Crew Manager in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The manager leads and monitors crews performing routine waste-handling activities and helps ensure personnel are qualified, procedures are robust, and operations comply with applicable regulatory and safety requirements. The role promotes safety, recognizes responsible behavior, identifies barriers to safe work, and supports continuous improvement. The position includes oversight of field safety and compliance, operational workload and resources, qualification records, departmental administration, and communication with the CH Waste Operations Manager. The manager must obtain and maintain full qualification as a CH WHE under the WIPP Waste Handling Operations Training Program Plan. Candidates must meet one of these education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience; an associate degree and six years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of experience. Applicants must be at least 18, authorized to work in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship, and able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for WIPP site access. The advertised salary range is $82,382 to $145,184 per year; the offer depends on factors including relevant experience and education. The position is exempt, grade level 30–32.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience, or an associate degree and six years of experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of experience.
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, including if teleworking.
Must obtain and maintain full qualification as a CH WHE under WP 05-WH.04.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear experience.
Detailed knowledge of WIPP Waste Handling procedures.
Knowledge of related DOE orders.
Working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, RCRA, HWFP, New Mexico hazardous/radioactive material and waste regulations, and the WIPP DSA and TSRs.

Responsibilities

Lead and monitor crews carrying out routine waste-handling activities.
Conduct field observations and work-area walk-throughs to assess safety actions and procedural compliance.
Initiate issue notices for off-normal situations and implement corrective actions for irregularities.
Identify barriers to applying safety standards and take corrective action to remove them.
Encourage employee participation in safety committees and related activities.
Ensure personnel and operational procedures comply with applicable safety standards and requirements.
Acknowledge, recognize, and reward safe and responsible behavior.
Evaluate workload, facility status, equipment availability, and shipping schedules to set priorities and assign work.
Provide the CH Waste Operations Manager with regular updates on operational and equipment status and emergency situations.
Maintain the Qualified Watch Standers List and ensure waste-handling personnel are trained and qualified.
Maintain a positive, professional, safety-oriented work environment.
Obtain and maintain full qualification as a CH WHE under WP 05-WH.04.
Approve payroll, track attendance, and update CHAMPS for overtime call-outs.
Maintain accurate and organized departmental records and files.

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 50% matching 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.