Deployed CAS Practitioner (Contractor Assurance Analyst)

Overview

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 Deployed CAS Practitioner (Contractor Assurance Analyst) and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

As a Deployed CAS Practitioner, the successful candidate will fill a key role in the Contractor Assurance Department, a dynamic and agile team of approximately 20 professionals who enable success of the WIPP mission by assisting line organizations in preventing, detecting, and correcting undesirable outcomes in work execution through application of forward leaning programs that define the Contractor Assurance System (CAS).

• Supporting Line Organizations Include:
• Facilitate issues management corrective action planning, implementation, and closure
• Lead and participate in event investigations
• Lead and participate in causal analyses
• Facilitate Observation performance and Focus Area identification
• Facilitate assessment schedule development, maintenance, and implementation, and plan, lead, and participate on assessments
• Facilitate development and maintenance of performance indicators, including data analysis
• Coordinate requirements impact assessments and trace development, review, and maintenance
• Coordinate generation and use of lessons learned
• Identify cognitive trends of issues and assist in trend analysis
• Provide coaching/mentoring to line organization staff regarding implementation of CAS processes, procedures, and tools

Requirements

• Education And Experience
• Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree with four (4) years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of relavant experience is required.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat).
• 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

• Nuclear or high-hazard facility experience
• Experience with Contractor Assurance related programs/processes
• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring
• Familiarity with DOE Directives, Standards, and Guides
• Familiarity with the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

Salary Range

$70,972 to $133,850 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 28-31. The specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

What We Offer

• 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

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8490 or email wiprecruiting@wipp.doe.gov for assistance.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.