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
Visual Communications Service Lead and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will maintain and build SIMCO’s visual communications capability to serve both internal and external audiences by generating, editing, and printing daily content (original graphic illustrations, presentations, fact sheets, displays, animations, and video, etc.) that promotes WIPP’s mission, vision, and values; and highlights accomplishments, progress, and recognizes employees.
While not required to submit with their application, candidates may be requested to provide a sample portfolio of previous products and demonstration of skill.
Essential Job Duties
Graphic Illustrations, Video Production, Photography, Printing:
- Graphic Design to create posters, digital signage, brochures, booklets and graphic illustrations based on client input.
- Video content creation using a variety of cameras, sound and lighting equipment, and editing to create short videos for internal and external publication. This extends to simple script writing and storyboarding to support video projects.
- Photography using a variety of cameras in fast paced, low light industrial settings, providing photographic support for tours of the WIPP underground repository.
- Printing, mounting, laminating graphics related products using onsite large-format printers; and/or coordinating with offsite printing vendors to support high-volume printing needs.
Visual Identity Standards
- Leads and maintains company and project visual identity standards by developing original graphic designs for online use, presentations, printed displays, brochures, fact sheets, and milestone mementos.
Emergency Response Communications
- Participates in emergency response public communications program to employees and the public.
Additional Activities
- Supports special activities and projects, as assigned, such as but not limited to public tours, all-hands meeting, workforce recognition events, community relations and education outreach related activities.
Internal Communications
- Provides support to Manager of Communications & Public Affairs and internal communications lead in developing graphics, presentations, and video products to support all-workforce communications and events.
Position Expectations
- Must be self-motivated.
- Must be customer oriented with willingness to participate and contribute to collaborative development process.
- Knowledge of principles of design, photography, video, and printing.
- Ability to learn and work with different media types, planning tools, and software.
- Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities.
- Ability to build positive relationships with Communications team members and work peers.
- Ability to walk on construction and/or mining sites (including some areas of uneven terrain) for extended periods of time.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment in construction and/or mining zone, to include but not limited to, hardhat, safety glasses, reflective vest, and steel-toed shoes.
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 from an accredited university or college in Graphics Design, Digital Media, Web Design, Visual Arts, Communications, Marketing or similar field with six (6) years of working experience, or
- Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of working experience, or
- High School Diploma or Equivalency plus fourteen (14) years of working experience is required.
- Experience must include some roles or/duties graphics design, digital media communications, visual arts production, marketing, communications, or related field.
- Proficient writing and verbal skills a must.
- Available during non-work hours for on-call and emergency situations.
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
- Proficient use and skill with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Apple Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects.
- Thorough understanding of principles of design, photography, video, and full-color printing.
- Strong knowledge of Apple and Microsoft operating systems, and Adobe platforms.
- Strong knowledge of digital SLR cameras, and video HD cameras, lighting equipment, audio/visual presentation equipment.
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, SproutSocial, YouTube.
- Knowledge of nuclear, security, environmental, energy services industry, and/or experience working in a matrixed organization or government project environment.
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) 30-32. Salary range: $82,382 to $145,184 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.
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.
