Hoisting Engineering Manager

SIMCO, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 134,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek (4x10)

Relocation assistance

Pension plan / 401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

SIMCO, LLC in Carlsbad, NM seeks a Hoisting Engineering Manager to lead hoisting and shaft integration at the WIPP site, providing engineering support to Operations for safe, compliant, and continuous hoist operations.

Ideal candidates have extensive mining and management experience, with hands-on hoisting/shaft system expertise, knowledge of 30 CFR, MSHA relations, and strong Excel skills. Four‑day workweek and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of related experience, or with an Associates degree nine (13) years, or High School diploma with seventeen (17) years.
• Nine (9) years of related mining experience and five (5) years of management experience are required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of Hoisting and Shaft activities for WIPP and provide engineering support to Operations for safe, compliant hoist operation.
• Provide direction, oversight, and guidance to Hoisting Supervisors and crew personnel.
• Conduct management assessments and operational observations and enforce site policies and regulations.
• Maintain cross‑departmental relationships to support integrated facility operations.
• Ensure MSHA compliance and provide vendor support for testing, inspections, and maintenance when requested.
• Oversee project completions or outages and monitor System Health Walkdowns and Reports.
• Coordinate with installing, refurbishing, and rehabilitation efforts across supporting organizations.

Skills

Mine hoisting experience

Management experience

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance (30 CFR)

MSHA coordination

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9 years related experience

Associates degree + 13 years related experience

High School Diploma + 17 years related experience

Tools

Excel

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 Hoisting Engineering Manager and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead the integration of Hoisting and Shaft activities for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), providing vital engineering support to Operations to ensure the safe, compliant, and continuous operation of the WIPP hoist systems. Responsibilities Include Providing Direction, Oversight, And Guidance To Hoisting Supervisors And Crew Personnel; Conducting Management Assessments And Operational Observations; And Enforcing Strict Compliance With All Site Policies, Procedures, And Regulations. Additionally, The Candidate Will Maintain Strong Cross-departmental Relationships To Support Seamlessly Integrated Facility Operations. Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) compliancy.
• Provide vendor support for testing, inspections, and other maintenance activities as requested.
• Provide oversight, and updates of project completions or outages.
• Provide oversight for PM’s, ETO’s, System Health Walkdowns, and System Health Reports.
• Integrate among the supporting organizations for development of installations, refurbishments, and/or rehabilitation of infrastructure/equipment.

Minimum Requirements

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination. Applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter that addresses each of the minimum requirements and as many of the desired skills as applicable to their expertise.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of related experience, or
• Associates degree with thirteen (13) years of related experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with seventeen (17) years of related experience is required.
• Nine (9) years of related mining experience and five (5) years of management experience is required.
• 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

• Mine Operations Management/Supervisory experience is preferred.
• At least five (5) years of experience with mine hoisting and shaft system engineering, operating, or maintenance is preferred.
• Budget oversight experience for operating expenses and capital expenditures.
• Knowledge and understanding of 30 CFR coupled with good working relationship with MSHA inspectors from local and district field offices.
• Use and familiarity of Excel spreadsheets.

Salary Range

$134,030 to $237,594 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 36-38. 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
  • These benefits vary by position.

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.