Administrative Assistant - Mining​/Underground Operations

Administrative Assistant - Mining/Underground 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 an Administrative Assistant and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities
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• Support the Mining/Underground Operations Department with routine administrative duties.
• Assist in the development and publishing of departmental correspondence and documents.
• Proof and develop internal and external presentations.
• Serve as the departmental Training Coordinator.
• Make travel arrangements and schedule meetings.
• Process expense authorizations and reimbursements.
• Serve as the Records Coordinator for the organization.
• Coordinate the Required Reading Program.
• Interact professionally with multiple levels of management and employees.
• Exercise good judgment, discretion, and professionalism in all matters.

Minimum Requirements
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• Associate’s degree with two (2) years of administrative experience, or high school diploma or equivalency with four (4) years of administrative experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances.

Preferred Requirements
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• Records experience.
• Previous WIPP experience.

What We Offer
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• 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 including a 4‑day workweek (four 10‑hour days).
• Relocation assistance.
• Shuttle commuter service from local areas.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• On‑site fitness center and other wellness support including public gym membership reductions.
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance (1x annual salary).
• Pension plan with monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with 0.50 matching up to 6%.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity; long‑term disability program; health and flexible savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

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 who cannot use the online application system, contact  or email wipprecruiting.gov for assistance. 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Administrative
• Government Administration (Industry)