Operations Readiness Startup Engineer

Operations Readiness Startup Engineer (393)

Requisition ID 393 - Posted - WO-OS Operations Support - Carlsbad, NM, US - WIPP Site - Operations

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 Operations Readiness Startup Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Operations and the Startup process per the DOE order 425.1D. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Readiness Assessments, Contractor Readiness Assessment (CRA) and Contractor Operational Readiness Review (CORR) teams, and coordinating plant readiness for startup actions. The successful candidate will assist in completing activities during Readiness Reviews and implementations including, scheduling activities, equipment walk downs, initial procedure and training development, coordination of response to Readiness Review findings and observations. The candidate will also be required to represent the group in organization and schedule meetings by representing adequate plant knowledge, startup impacts, operations impacts, and possess Technical Safety Requirement (TSR) knowledge. Underground walk downs may be required dependent on project needs. The Operations Readiness Engineer will report to the Operations Readiness Manager.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Bachelor's degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or

• Associate's degree with thirteen (13) years of relevant experience, or

• High School Diploma or Equivalency with seventeen (17) years of relevant experience is required.

• Five (5) years of Nuclear Operations experience is mandatory.

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

Preference given to candidates with ten (10) years of combined operations starting up nuclear processes or facilities.

Demonstrated experience with achieving authorization to operate nuclear operations is desired.

In depth knowledge of DOE Order 425.1D, and DOE standard 3006-2010 is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have five (5) years of experience working with Documented Safety Analysis's and in-depth knowledge of the application of Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs).

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 (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.

Exempt grade level(s) 32-34. Salary range of $94,706 to $172,368 per year --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate's relevant experience and education.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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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.