Procedure Writer

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 Procedure Writer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will analyze, design, and develop technical documents in support of a nuclear operating facility. These documents will include operations, alarm response, emergency operating and abnormal operating procedures. The candidate will obtain process specific training and follow the WIPP facility writer's guide with respect to format, order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology, and participate in verification and validation of procedure usability in the field.

The candidate will take direction from the Procedures Operations Manager. The job will require the candidate to interface with the cognizant organization as necessary during all phases of new or revised procedure development. The candidate will be expected to use advanced questioning and circular reasoning techniques to gather the information needed to generate procedure documents. The candidate will be responsible to evaluate requested/proposed changes to procedures, research technical manuals, vendor specs, plant diagrams, design documents and station policies to ensure the safe operation of equipment, procedure flow and workability, and adherence to regulatory requirements and writers guidelines.

The candidate will be required to be Mine Safety Hazard and/or Rad Worker trained in order to perform underground and plant/facility walk-downs, from which they will use their observations to incorporate human factors standards, performance capabilities and technical accuracy. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office is critical for the success of this position. Strong writing skills and a strong vocabulary is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree, or
• Associate’s degree with four (4) years of relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience writing or processing technical documents, work packages, proposals or project execution documents that require detailed, clear and concise use of the English language 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.

• Advanced Human Performance Based Procedure Writer Certification, Basic Instructor Certification, PPA Procedure Writer’s Training and Certification Program, Radiological Worker I, or United States Department of Labor Mine Safety Hazard Training.
• One (1) year of DOE experience is preferred.
• Proficient in the advanced use of Microsoft Word (formatting, tables, headers and footers) as well as other MS Office suit software (Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

• 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 0.50 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

Exempt grade level(s) 26-32. Minimum salary $60,673 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…