Environmental Scientist or Engineer

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 71,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

4-day workweek

Relocation assistance

PTO and holidays

On-site fitness and wellness support

Job summary

SIMCO – Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join the WIPP Environmental Programs in Carlsbad, NM. The role emphasizes permitting and regulatory support under RCRA and related regulations.

The successful candidate will develop and review permit modifications, respond to information requests, and support closure and discharge permit activities, collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with environmental emphasis.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Provide permitting technical and regulatory support to the WIPP Environmental Programs.
• Develop, review, and/or support Class 1 and Class 2 RCRA Permit modifications and PMRs, addressing public comments and supporting hearings.

Skills

Environmental regulations

RCRA permits

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with environmental emphasis

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 an Environmental Scientist or Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

This position provides Permitting technical and regulatory support to the WIPP Environmental Programs. Must maintain positive working relationships with peers, project participants and leadership. Build productive relationships with organizations within and external to the WIPP Environmental Program. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction. Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Emphasis will be on the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - RCRA Permit; however, support will include, but not limited to, the following regulations and permits as applicable:

• NM Environmental Department NMED/RCRA hazardous waste regulations
• NM Ground Water Quality Bureau Regulations
• NM Ground Water Quality Bureau Discharge Permit DP-831
• NM Air Quality Regulations
• Department of Energy DOE Orders
• Other environmental permits

The job scope for this position includes, but is not limited to, providing the following permitting and compliance-related support for the WIPP project:

• Develop, review, and/or support development of Class 1 and Class 2 RCRA Permit modifications; support development of respective meeting notices and presentations for Class 2 Permit Modification Requests (PMRs); address public comments on PMRs and support public hearings as needed.
• Performing compliance-related management assessments as needed to demonstrate implementation of Permit or hazardous waste regulatory requirements.
• Support development or review regulatory deliverables, support development of responses to NMED requests for information and perform regulatory required research as needed.
• Support Hazardous Waste Disposal Unit (HWDU) closure activities including but not limited to developing required closure notifications, closure documentation required by the WIPP Permit and closure related Permit modifications.
• Support development of NM Discharge Permit 831 Renewal Application.
• Perform Permit/RCRA screens. WIPP Permit/RCRA Screening Program ensures changes to WIPP facility plans and procedures comply with the RCRA Permit and hazardous waste regulations. This work includes reviewing Permit implementation procedures being revised or newly developed to ensure steps and/or attachments include applicable Permit related requirements.
• Maintain Permitting procedures.
• Other permitting or technical support as directed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with environmental emphasis.
• 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

• Permitting experience.
• Familiarity with the WIPP Hazardous Waste Facility Permit.
• Previous WIPP experience.
• Knowledge of the RCRA regulations.
• Familiarity with the SIMCO management assessment program.
• Familiarity with the WIPP facility and organizational structure to be able to perform the required assessments and coordination functions.

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) 28-30. Salary range: $70,972 to $123,573 per year of a larger salary range -- 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.