Underground Work Control Manager

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 97,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweeks

Relocation assistance

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) seeks an Underground Work Control Manager for the WIPP Site in Carlsbad, NM. The role focuses on supervising UG maintenance planners and Work Control Center activities, ensuring alignment with site priorities and safety requirements.

The position requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate across Maintenance, Engineering, and Project teams. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience or an Associate’s degree with six years of related experience or a High School Diploma with ten years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct daily supervision and support for UG maintenance work planners and Work Control Center coordinators.
• Collaborate with Work Control and Maintenance management to align UG work planning and control with site priorities.
• Distribute work assignments to planners and assist in balancing workload.
• Support backlog reduction efforts; provide status updates to Work Control Manager.
• Lead coordination with Maintenance, Underground Facility Operations, Mining, Engineering and Project/Construction Management teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience

Associate’s degree with six years of related experience

High School Diploma with ten years of related experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Underground Work Control Manager (448)

Requisition ID 448 - Posted - TS-MA Work Control - Carlsbad, NM, US - WIPP Site - Maintenance

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 Underground Work Control Manager and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will provide direct daily supervision and support for Underground (UG) maintenance work planners and Work Control Center coordinators. This position reports to the Work Control Manager.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Work Control and Maintenance management to ensure UG work planning and control activities are aligned with site priorities.
• Distribute work assignments to planners; assist in balancing workload.
• Support backlog reduction efforts; provide status updates to Work Control Manager.
• Hold regular meetings with planners to communicate priorities, share information, and discuss challenges.
• Review draft Work Control Documents to ensure compliance with Writer’s Guide and template.
• Serve as a key interface for audits and surveillances.
• Lead coordination efforts with Maintenance, Underground Facility Operations, Mining, Engineering, and Project/Construction Management teams.
• Conduct formal self-assessments as assigned by Work Control and Maintenance management.
• Analyze performance measures with Work Control and Maintenance management.
• Ensure planners attend required training and maintain qualifications.
• Address corrective actions as assigned.
• Approve direct reports’ timesheets biweekly.

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

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.

Salary Range

$96,789 to $172,368 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 32-34. 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.

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.