Quality Assurance Technician

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Surgical concierge service

EAP services

Shuttle commuter service

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Short term disability

Life insurance

Pension + 401(k) with 0.50 match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician - Trainee at the WIPP site in Carlsbad, NM. The role emphasizes complex visual and dimensional inspections, nondestructive testing, and participation in assessments to ensure compliance with procedures and acceptance criteria.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, weld inspection experience, and the ability to obtain a DOE badge; this is a USW bargaining unit role with SIMCO membership

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Documentation validating weld inspection training/experience and dimensioning skills required.
• Welding/weld inspection experience required for non-USW members.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex visual inspections and dimensional measurements.
• Conduct nondestructive inspections according to procedures and evaluate results.
• Participate in assessments and document activities on approved schedules.
• Perform receipt inspections for vendor items and may conduct source inspections.
• Travel as required and meet site vision requirements; work on elevated platforms.

Skills

Weld inspection experience

Dimensioning skills

Ability to travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician (491)

Requisition ID 491 - Posted - PI-QA Quality Assurance - Carlsbad, NM, US - WIPP Site - Administrative

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 Quality Assurance Technician - Trainee and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

This is a USW bargaining unit position. This position will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement before any other candidate considerations.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform complex visual inspections and dimensional measurements and evaluate to acceptance criteria. Perform a variety of complex nondestructive inspections in accordance with procedures and evaluate results. Conduct/participate in assessment activities. Perform overviews to approved schedules documenting such activities. Perform receipt inspections for vendor supplied items obtained through the supply chain process. May conduct source inspections for site procured products as necessary. Travel will be required. Ability to meet site required vision requirements. Must be capable to perform inspections in unfavorable New Mexico weather. Must be capable to perform inspections on elevated platforms. Must be capable of transporting tools/equipment up to 40 pounds.

Minimum Requirements

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination.

• High School Graduate or Equivalency is required.

• Documentation from previous employer or a training or educational institute that validates weld inspection training, experience, and dimensioning skills ability is required.

• Previous experience in welding/weld inspection and dimensioning skills is required for non-USW members.

• 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.

Salary Range

Trainee pay rate is $36.86 per hour. After all standard qualifications have been met and are maintained, the rate of pay is $48.61 per hour per the CBA.

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

• 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

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.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.