Surface Electrician

SIMCO, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 51,990 - 68,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

401(k) matching

Paid time off (PTO)

On-site fitness center

Job summary

A mining contractor company in Carlsbad, New Mexico is seeking a qualified Surface Electrician to perform maintenance on electrical equipment and power systems. The role requires a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience. Candidates must adhere to safety standards and pass necessary tests. The position offers competitive pay starting at $37.74 per hour, increasing to $46.24, and substantial benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant electrical maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, and at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass a Pulmonary Function Test.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Conduct frequent inspections of work areas for safety.
• Support surface and/or underground mining electrical activities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Inspection skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalency

Job description

Overview

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Surface Electrician located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This USW bargaining unit position will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment, mobile equipment, and power distribution systems up to 13,800 volts. The candidate must attain and maintain the qualifications/training necessary to perform their job scope, conduct frequent inspections of work areas to ensure safe conditions, follow written work instructions, adhere to company safety policies, and pass a Pulmonary Function Test to wear a respirator. The position supports surface and/or underground mining electrical activities at WIPP.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalency.
• Five (5) years of relevant electrical maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial environment, or five years of industrial electrical training/education.
• 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

• Underground and mining electrical experience.

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 with monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with 0.5 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • Long-term disability program
  • Health and flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Trainee pay rate is $37.74 per hour. After all standard qualifications have been met and are maintained, the rate of pay is $46.24 with annual increases in August to $48.55 (2025) and $49.76 (2026) per the CBA.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance.

Background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required. Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 will be conducted by SIMCO.