Central Characterization Program (CCP) Certification Manager

About the role

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 Central Characterization Program (CCP) Certification Manager and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

The CCP Certification Manager is responsible for managing, leading, and developing Site Project Managers (SPMs), Waste Certification Officials (WCOs), and the Waste Certification Assistants (WCAs). In order to accomplish this, a successful candidate will have an advanced knowledge of:

• WIPP Hazardous Waste Facility Permit (HWFP) Attachment C - Waste Analysis Plan (WAP)
• WIPP Land Withdrawal Act (LWA)
• Transuranic Waste Authorized Methods for Payload Control (TRAMPAC)
• WIPP Documented Safety Analysis (DSA)
• Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) Quality Assurance Program Document (QAPD)
• WIPP Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC)
• Associated Department of Energy (DOE) Orders

The CCP Certification Manager will interface, coordinate, and work with regulatory agencies including DOE, New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as well as various DOE Contractors around the United States.

Minimum Requirements

• Education and experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of professional experience, or
  • Associate’s degree with nine (9) years of professional experience, or
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen (13) years of professional experience
• Experience/Proficiency with Microsoft Applications is mandatory
• Ability to obtain a Q-Clearance
• 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)
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries—are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of DOE Order 414.1D, Quality Assurance
• Advanced Knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Advanced Knowledge of WIPP HWFP Attachment C
• Advanced Knowledge of TRAMPACs
• Advanced Knowledge of WIPP DSA
• Advanced Knowledge of WIPP LWA
• Advanced Knowledge of WIPP WAC

Pay

$96,789 to $172,368 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 32-34. The specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

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