Surface Maintenance Mechanic

SIMCO, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Short-term disability

Shuttle service

Job summary

SIMCO, LLC, the managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, NM, seeks a Surface Maintenance Mechanic - Trainee for the TRU waste repository. This USW position requires DOE badge eligibility and compliance with the CBA.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance on mobile diesel and electric equipment, with emphasis on safety and training to work in contaminated areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• Four years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience or four years of industrial maintenance training/education.
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain diesel and electric equipment, hoisting equipment, mining equipment, and waste handling equipment at WIPP.
• Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and maintain required qualifications and respirator training.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Diesel engine maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

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 Surface Maintenance Mechanic - 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 (CBA) before any other candidate considerations.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform corrective and preventative maintenance on diesel and electric mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, mining equipment, and waste handling equipment at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Candidate will be required to attain and maintain the qualifications and training necessary to perform field maintenance, follow all safety procedures, regulations and policies, and promptly report any hazards or unsafe conditions to management. Must maintain qualifications and training to perform assigned duties and must be able to pass a Pulmonary Function Test to qualify and work in a respirator in contaminated areas.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalency is required.
• Four (4) years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial environment or four (4) years of industrial maintenance training/education 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

• Mining and diesel mechanic experience preferred.

Salary Range

Trainee pay rate is $37.74 per hour. After all standard qualifications have been met and are maintained, the rate of pay is $49.76 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.