Firefighter

This is a USW bargaining unit position. SIMCO will fill the position with USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement before considering other candidates.

About the role

Join the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. As a Firefighter at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico, you will respond to fire, medical, and hazardous material incidents both on-site and off-site.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, medical, and hazardous material incidents on-site and off-site.
• Perform daily fire protection inspections and testing on buildings, emergency response vehicles, and equipment.
• Provide firefighting functions for on-site and off-site responses.
• Deliver intermediate or paramedic life support techniques for personnel, including underground responses.
• Maintain knowledge of all emergency hand tools and equipment on response vehicles.
• Review and validate procedures for fire protection equipment and systems.
• Assist in the review, development, and maintenance of Fire Protection Plans.
• Attend on-site and off-site training for fire, medical, and hazardous material response.
• Retain a current New Mexico Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician license.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current NM EMT license or out-of-state EMT license/National Registry Certification eligible for NM reciprocity. NM EMT license must be obtained within one year.
• Minimum National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1081 Fire Certification (copy required).
• At least 18 years of age.
• U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances (see DOE Order 472.2).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (coverage begins on date of hire).
• Surgical concierge service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
• Shuttle commuter service from local areas.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• On-site fitness center and wellness support, including gym membership reductions.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance (1x annual salary).
• Pension plan providing a monthly annuity after retirement.
• 401(k) with 0.50 matching up to 6%.
• Voluntary benefits, including:
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • Long-term disability program.
  • Health and flexible savings accounts.
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Pay

Starting pay rate of $42.11 per hour, with an annual increase to $43.16 per hour in August 2026 as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.