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, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a
Nuclear Safety Engineer to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.
The successful candidate will work within the Nuclear Safety organization with duties to include: preparation, revision, and review of documents/procedures, Preliminary Documented Analyses (DOE-STD-1189), High Material at Risk (MAR) evaluations, Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs). The position also includes preparation of documents necessary to support the development or changes to the WIPP Safety Basis when necessary. Requires interaction and coordination with various site organizations, e.g., Engineering, Work Control, Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Packaging and Transportation, and Environmental. The successful candidate must have experience interfacing with various levels of management, internal and external, on large projects similar to WIPP.
Expectation includes: Addressing compliance issues from internal and external sources, overviewing internal and external reviews of nuclear safety programs; following corrective actions through completion or resolution, and mentoring of Junior Nuclear Safety analysts in Safety Basis development and maintenance. This position is a Safety Basis Subject Matter Expert.
Exempt Grade Level(s) (33-36) Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Science or Engineering with nine (9) years of experience with any combination of the following: DOE Facility Safety Basis development, implementation, or maintenance, or WIPP Operations, or
- Associate's degree with thirteen (13) years of experience with any combination of the following: DOE Facility Safety Basis development, implementation, or maintenance, or WIPP Operations, or
- High School Diploma or Equivalency with seventeen (17) years of experience with any combination of the following: DOE Facility Safety Basis development, implementation, or maintenance, or WIPP Operations is required.
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.
Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.
Preferred Requirements: - Broad, experience-based knowledge of WIPP operations and engineering principles, methods and associated regulatory requirements is desired.
- Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.
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 (1 x 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.
Minimum salary $103,045 per year of a larger salary range the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate's relevant experience and education.
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 (575) 234-8405 or email
[email protected] 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. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors
Job Tags
Holiday work, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours,