Operations Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

Relocation assistance

On-site fitness center

401(k) with match

Job summary

SIMCO, LLC, the managing and operating contractor for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, seeks an Operations Engineer in Carlsbad, NM. You will support Readiness Assessments, startup planning, and coordination across teams, ensuring TSR compliance and DOE order alignment.

Ideal candidates bring operations/startup experience, DOT/DOE knowledge, and the ability to obtain a DOE badge for access to the WIPP site. Relocation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience or equivalent
• Associate’s degree with six years of experience or equivalent
• High School Diploma with ten years of experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist Readiness Assessments, CRA, and CORR teams.
• Coordinate plant readiness for startup actions.
• Represent the group in meetings with adequate plant knowledge and TSR awareness.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Startup process

Readiness assessments

TSR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma

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

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Operations and an understanding of the Startup process per the DOE order 425.1D. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Readiness Assessments, Contractor Readiness Assessment (CRA) and Contractor Operational Readiness Review (CORR) teams, and coordinating plant readiness for startup actions. The successful candidate will 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. The candidate will also be required to 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. The Operations Readiness Engineer will report to the Operations Readiness Manager.

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

Definition of Experience: Preference given to candidates with previous operations and operations start up experience.

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 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.

Salary Range

$82,382 to $145,184 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 30-32. 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.