Operations Readiness Startup Engineer

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 an Operations Readiness Startup Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing activities during Readiness Reviews and implementations including, scheduling activities, equipment walk downs, initial procedure and training development, coordination of response to Readiness Review findings and observations.
• Represent the group in organization and schedule meetings by representing adequate plant knowledge, startup impacts, operations impacts, and possess Technical Safety Requirement (TSR) knowledge.
• Underground walk downs may be required dependent on project needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with thirteen (13) years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalency with seventeen (17) years of relevant experience is required.
• Five (5) years of Nuclear Operations experience is mandatory.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances.

Preferred Requirements

• Preference given to candidates with ten (10) years of combined operations starting up nuclear processes or facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with achieving authorization to operate nuclear operations is desired.
• In depth knowledge of DOE Order 425.1D, and DOE standard 3006-2010 is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have five (5) years of experience working with Documented Safety Analysis's and in-depth knowledge of the application of Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs).
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

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.

Application Instructions

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.