Conduct of Operations Specialist

SIMCO, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 82,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)

Relocation assistance

Shuttle service

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Job summary

SIMCO, LLC in Carlsbad, New Mexico seeks a Conduct of Operations Specialist to lead the ConOps organization’s mission of continuous improvement and resiliency at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) site.

You will provide ConOps and Human Performance Improvement expertise, collaborate across the WIPP enterprise to enable best practices, coaching and positive reinforcement, and guide the development, implementation and validation of continuous improvement applications to strengthen safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of professional experience, or
• Associate’s degree with six (6) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with ten (10) years of professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support teams. Fastening a culture of high performance and accountability, maintain communication with managers, staff and vendors to ensure proper operational practices are performed.
• Interface frequently with workforce and management to apply expertise and integrate ConOps and Human Performance Improvement concepts and principles through coaching and positive reinforcement.
• Develop assessment plans to evaluate compliance with ConOps elements, act as the primary interface and generate the final assessment report. Includes Safety Management Program assessment and pulse updates.
• Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate ability to perform work safely in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulation and perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

Skills

DOE Nuclear Facility experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years

Associate’s degree + 6 years

High School Diploma + 10 years

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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 Conduct of Operations Speciliast and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Background

The Conduct of Operations (ConOps) team is dedicated to support the WIPP in its vision to be the model of Operational Excellence and project management. ConOps ensures managment systems are designed to anticipate and mitigate the consquences of human fallibility or latenet organizational weaknesses and provide a vital barrier to unwanted outcomes.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the ConOps organization mission of continuous improvement and building a capacity for resiliency. Provides ConOps and Human Performance Improvement expertise, collaborates across the WIPP enterprise to enable best practices, coaching and positive reinforcement and provides guidance through development, implementation and validation of continuous improvement applications.

Essential Responsibities

Responsibilities of this position can be categorized: 1) coaching and mentoring to align vision and strategy for Operational Excellence, and 2) assesing compliance and identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiencies. Duties that support these responsibilities include:

• Lead motivate, and support teams. Fastening a culture of high performance and accountability, maintain communication with managers, staff and vendors to ensure proper operational practices are performed.
• Interface frequently with workforce and managment to apply expertise and integrate ConOps and Human Performance Improvement concepts and principles through coaching and positive reinforcement.
• Develop assessment plans to evaluate compliance with ConOps elements, act as the primary interface and generate the final assessment report. Includes Safety Management Program assessment and pulse updates.
• Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate ability to perform work safely in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulation and perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

Expectations Of The Position Include

• Excellent leadership skills with ability to meet organizational goals and expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to make clear and convinving oral presentations to individuals, groups, and senior management. Expresses facts and ideas writing in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others as a team.
• Support the creation/fostering of a work environment that values participative decison-making and promotes a Just Culture.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of professional experience, or
• Associate’s degree with six (6) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with ten (10) years of professional experience is required.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience at a DOE Nuclear Facility
• Knowledge interpreting and enforcing DOE Orders and Handbooks pertaining to Nuclear Facilities (DOE O 422, Conduct of Operations, DOE-HDBK-1028-2009, Human Performance Improvement Handbook, ConOps Implementation Handbook, ConOps Assesement Handbook).
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat).
• Demonstrated proficiency to collect and analyze information and sovle problems base on facts and figures.

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
  • These benefits vary by position.

Exempt grade level(s) 30-32. Minimum annual salary range of $82,382 to $145,184 --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

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.