Mechanical Engineer (opens in new tab)

WVSPS; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Pension plan and 401(k) matching

Shuttle service and PTO

Job summary

SIMCO in Carlsbad, NM, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to serve as Cognizant Engineer for the Type B packaging fleet used at WIPP. You will coordinate with fabricators, QA, and site personnel to ensure safe handling, storage, and transport of TRU payload containers according to DOE and ASME standards.

The role requires developing fabrication specs, drawings, and evaluation reports, while maintaining compliance with quality assurance programs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of technical experience (or Bachelor’s with 5+ years).
• Associate’s degree with 9+ years of experience or High School with 13+ years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain DOE badge and work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Cognizant Engineer for the Type B packaging fleet at WIPP.
• Interface with fabrication sub-contractors, QA, and waste handling personnel on use and operations of Type A payload containers and Type B packaging.
• Develop and maintain fabrication specifications, drawings, and Type A Evaluation Reports; ensure fabrication per approved drawings and specs.

Skills

Manufacturing technology

Welding experience

Quality Assurance

Education

Master’s degree in a technical field

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 Mechanical Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

Candidate will be in the Packaging Engineering organization and serve as a Cognizant Engineer responsible for the Type B packaging fleet used at WIPP. Candidate will interface with fabrication sub-contractors, quality assurance, waste handling personnel at the WIPP Site and generator sites relative to the use, handling, and operations of select Type A payload containers as well as the Type B packaging fleet. The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining fabrication specifications, drawings, H&O manuals, and Type A Evaluation Reports for the payload containers. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring containers are fabricated in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. The candidate will also be involved with developing and maintaining ancillary equipment associated with the operation of the payload containers.

A successful candidate will possess/develop working knowledge of the following:

• 49 CFR 178.350, Specification 7A; General Packaging, Type A
• ASME Section V Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Nondestructive Examination
• ASME Section IX Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Qualification Standard for Welding and Brazing Procedures, Welders, Brazers and Welding and Brazer Operators
• ASME B30.20, Below-the-hook Lifting Devices
• ASME BTH-1, Design of Below-the-hook Lifting Devices
• ASME NQA-1, 1989 Edition (or newer), Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities
• AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code – Steel

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in a technical field with three (3) years of technical experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with five (5) years of technical experience, or
• Associate's degree with nine (9) years of technical experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen (13) years of job-related technical 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.

Definition of Experience:

• Experience must include some manufacturing technology (including welding) and working under a quality assurance program.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience working at WIPP or other DOE sites.
• Previous experience working in fabrication.
• Previous experience in interpretation and application of consensus standards such as ASME B30.20, BTH-1, BPV Section IX, ASTM Material Specifications and ANSI standards in a manufacturing environment focusing on compliance with procurement and design specifications.
• Three (3) years of project management experience is desired along with knowledge of DOT packaging requirements.

Salary Range

$105,312 to $201,044 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 33-36. 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.