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
Emergency Services Compliance Specialist and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Responsibilities
The Emergency Services Compliance Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining a program that ensures the essential elements used to protect WIPP interests with regard to the Emergency Services (Fire Department) meet established requirements for reliability, operability, readiness, and performance prior to and during operational use. Understanding of applicable DOE regulations and NFPA standards applicable to the WIPP Site Emergency Services program and the relationship with WIPP Emergency Preparedness plans and procedures.
- Conduct formal self-assessments at intervals consistent with DOE direction and risk management principles.
- Corrective action plans must be developed for all open self-assessment and survey findings.
- Conduct trending analysis of deficiencies if systemic and systematic causal factors underlie multiple self-assessment findings and ensure the associated corrective action plans address these causal findings.
- Key interface with external auditor during surveys and surveillances.
- Responsible for documenting issues requiring corrective action and tracking until resolved.
- When unsatisfactory results of a test indicate that the health and safety of facility/site employees or the public is jeopardized, immediate compensatory measures must be taken until the issue is resolved, and normal reporting procedures must be followed.
- Implement corrective actions for issues identified in self-assessments and surveys in a timely and effective manner, and validate the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of the issues.
- WIPP system must be used to track these deficiencies and associated corrective actions until closed.
- Ensuring all findings and corrective action plans from assessments are entered into the Issues Management System (IMS) for tracking until corrective actions are complete.
- Successful candidate will be familiar with and able to assess the Emergency Services program implementation of fire and emergency medical response, Mine Rescue, HAZMAT Response, Technical Rescue, Incident Command System, and Pre-Incident Planning.
- An understanding of applicable DOE regulations and NFPA standards applicable to the WIPP Site Emergency Services program.
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 three (3) years of related experience, or
- Associate’s degree with seven (7) years of related experience, or
- High School Diploma or Equivalency with eleven (11) years of related experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience with reviewing requirements and writing/updating plans and procedures.
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
- Emergency Operations, DOE or NRC regulated experience at a site or facility and/or previous assessment experience.
- WIPP Site experience is preferred.
- Firefighter I & II qualification, HAZMAT Operation and Awareness, and NM Emergency Medical Technician and able to backfill and maintain qualifications for firefighter or EMT role as necessary.
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 areasPaid time off (PTO) and paid holidaysTuition reimbursement programOn-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductionsCompany paid short term disabilityCompany 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) 28-30. Salary range: $69,444 to $120,913 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 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 (575) 234-8490 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.doe.gov 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.
